Warm-up (page 8 in notebook) Get the Articles of the Constitution matching activity from the front. Glue it on the warm-up section of notebook (page 8) Complete the matching activity.
Part 3: The Amendments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5zumFJx950&feature=related
Amendment Process ( page 9) Essential Questions: How does the Constitution protect our rights and freedoms? Explain the 2 steps of the amendment process.
Notes Rights and freedoms: Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule Rights of the minority protected Affirms (promises) individual worth and dignity of all people (= General Welfare) Protects the freedoms of religion, speech, press, petition, assembly
Sometimes the Constitution needs to be changed to protect these rights and freedoms A change to the Constitution is an AMENDMENT.
Amendment Process Every amendment starts with an IDEA (even you can propose an idea for an amendment!) The idea then goes through a 2-step process to insure the amendment is constitutional and wanted by the people. This is how DEMOCRACY works!
Amendment Process: Step #1: Proposal- ask for a change Step #2: Ratification- Get the change approved 2/3 vote for action by Congress (or state convention) 3/4 of states ratify
A good way to remember… Step 1 Proposal 2 by 3 Congress Step 2 Ratification 3 by 4 States
Article V of the Constitution outlines the amendment process Since 1791 27 amendments have been added The first 10 amendments were ratified immediately and called the “Bill of Rights”
Processing….. (on page 8) Write a conclusion. Create a graphic organizer or pictures of the amendment process, so it makes sense to you.
The 27 Amendments Identify each amendment by the illustration and purpose Complete the chart on the 27 amendments in your packet by writing the purpose beside the correct amendment number. You must check your amendments with Mrs. McMichael before leaving today
The 27 Amendments Amendment 1 Guarantees 5 basic freedoms (religion, assembly, press, petition, speech) Amendment 2 Right to keep and bear arms Amendment 3 No quartering (housing) of soldiers in private homes
Amendment 4 No illegal searches or seizures Amendment 5 Promises due process of the law No double jeopardy No self incrimination Amendment 6 Right to a fair and speedy trial and a lawyer
Amendment 7 Right to a trial by jury in civil cases Amendment 8 No cruel or excessive punishment or bail Amendment 9 - Citizens have rights even if they are not listed in the Constitution
Amendment 10 Powers not given to the federal govt are reserved for the states Amendment 11 Rules for lawsuits against the states Amendment 12 -changes the process of the Electoral College in presidential elections
Amendment 13 Abolishes slavery Amendment 14 defines who is a citizen Promises equal protection under the law Due process applies even at the state level of govt
Amendment 15 Voting right given to all male citizens Amendment 16 Established income tax Amendment 17 Direct election of senators by the people Amendment 18 - Established prohibition
Amendment 19 women’s suffrage (right to vote) Amendment 20 Changes the presidential inauguration date to January Amendment 21 Repeals the 18th amendment Prohibition ends
Amendment 22 Presidential term limit set to two 4-year terms Amendment 23 -residents of Washington DC may vote in presidential elections Amendment 24 - End of the poll tax
Amendment 25 Established the presidential line of succession Amendment 26 Lowers voting age from 21 to 18 Amendment 27 - Set limits on pay raises for members of Congress