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Amendment Process Class Congress

Class Constitution

Map the Journey

Legislative Laws Congress, it is time you amended the Class Constitution to meet the needs of Riverwood history students Propose an amendment that will be ratified *Independently create a new law Remember, the law must pass with a 2/3 vote in both the Senate & the House of Representatives (My 8th grade students), and by 3/4 of the states *States: Bodron, Brod, Mahony, & Weatherford*

Keep your “states” in mind A+ Amendments You have 5 minutes If all ___Period US History students earn an “A” on their test, …. Add ______ to the RMS Privilege card If all ____ Period US History students pass a 9-week grading period, … Proposal Ideas Keep your “states” in mind

Legislative Laws Congress, it is time you amended the Class Constitution to meet the needs of Riverwood history students Propose an amendment that will be ratified *Work with your house of Congress to refine the law then send it to the other house for review Remember, the law must pass with a 2/3 vote in both the Senate & the House of Representatives (My 8th grade students), and by 3/4 of the states *States: Bodron, Brod, Mahony, & Weatherford*

Amendment Process