1. Amending the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 3

2. “ We must never forget that it is ….a Constitution intended to endure for ages to come, and, consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs.” - John Marshall, 1819

3. Warm up: What are rights? Listen to the song “Everyday People” and circle the phrases that relate to rights. Be prepared to answer the prompt, “What are rights”? Listen to the song “Everyday People” and circle the phrases that relate to rights. Be prepared to answer the prompt, “What are rights”? We will do this in class tomorrow or Monday We will do this in class tomorrow or Monday Class of 2016 Class of 2016

4. Write down 3 laws/rights for each of the following. What are “rights”?? Rights you have and don’t have. What are “rights”?? Rights you have and don’t have. List 3 Federal/National “Rights/Laws” List 3 Federal/National “Rights/Laws” List 3 State (California) “Rights/Laws” List 3 State (California) “Rights/Laws” List 3 Local (San Diego) “Rights/Laws” List 3 Local (San Diego) “Rights/Laws” List 3 PLHS “Rights/Laws/Rules” List 3 PLHS “Rights/Laws/Rules”

5. Name Date October 1, 2015 Amending the Constitution Define ANY 3 KEY TERMS 1)2)3)

6. Warm up See the Amendments on pages 789 – 800 See the Amendments on pages 789 – 800 Which 3 Amendments in the Bill of Rights do you feel are the most important? Which 3 Amendments in the Bill of Rights do you feel are the most important? Which 3 Amendments (changes) AFTER THE BILL OF RIGHTS do you feel are the most important? (#11-27) Which 3 Amendments (changes) AFTER THE BILL OF RIGHTS do you feel are the most important? (#11-27) If you could add 3 Amendments (changes) to our constitution what would they be? If you could add 3 Amendments (changes) to our constitution what would they be? Class of 2016 stop after you add your 3 amendments. Class of 2016 stop after you add your 3 amendments.

7. I. The Amendment Process A. Two ways to Propose and Ratify Amendments 1. The Best Way to Propose and Ratify an Amendment A. Propose: Two-thirds vote of each house of congress. B. Ratify: Three-fourths of the 50 state legislatures need to ratify the amendment. need to ratify the amendment. TWO-THIRDS VOTE

8. Putting limits on Limiting term of Supreme Putting limits on Limiting term of Supreme income taxes Court to 12 yrs. income taxes Court to 12 yrs. Examples of Suggested Amendments, but never ratified : * None have gotten a two-thirds vote and gone to the state legislature. to the state legislature.

9. 2. Another Way to Propose and Ratify An Amendment is Constitutional Convention. A. Propose: Constitutional Convention called by Congress (at the request of two-thirds of the 50 Congress (at the request of two-thirds of the 50 states). states). B. Ratify: Each state calls a special ratifying Each state calls a special ratifying convention in their state!! ¾ (75% of the states have to approve amendment! convention in their state!! ¾ (75% of the states have to approve amendment! * Happened only one time when ratifying the 21 st Amendment.

10. Amendment Activity Write this down in your notes 1. Which Amendments (3) are the most important for the protection of individual rights? Why? 2. Which Amendments (3) are the most important for providing equal rights in society? Why? 3. Which Amendment do you feel could be eliminated? Why? What are 3 possible amendments you would want to see proposed? What position would you take/want? Write them down. #28, 29,30! !! Page 81 #4

11. Groups of 3 or 4 Write the # of the Amendment 1. What are the 3 most important Amendments for the protection of individual rights ? (List 3 Amendments) 2. What are the 3 most important Amendments for providing equal rights in society? (List 3 Amendments) 3. What are 3 amendments you would want to see proposed ? What position would you take/want? #28#29#30 Example Marriage should only be permitted between a man and woman. Example Marriage should only be permitted between a man and woman. Marriage should be permitted for any US citizens regardless of gender. Marriage should be permitted for any US citizens regardless of gender.

12. I. The Amendment Process B. Congress Sets the Rules - Congress decides how much time the states will have to ratify an the states will have to ratify an amendment. amendment. - Congress has set a 7 yr limit in modern years. modern years.

13. II. Informal Changes A. Modern Presidents have strengthened their office by proposing their own legislative agendas to Congress. office by proposing their own legislative agendas to Congress. * The constitution is a living document

14. II. Informal Changes B. Changes Through Practices * House of Reps may impeach (or accuse) federal officials. federal officials. * Senate will determine if the person is guilty or innocent. guilty or innocent.

15. Examples of Impeached or almost impeached: Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson Richard Nixon Bill Clinton

16. III. Court Decisions A. Judicial Review The Supreme Court Interprets the Constitution 1. Judicial Restraint The Court should avoid taking the initiative on social and political ?’s. on social and political ?’s. 2. Judicial Activism The Court should play a role in shaping national policies. national policies.

17. Amendment Activity Write this down in your notes 1. Which Amendments (3) are the most important for the protection of individual rights? Why? 2. Which Amendments (3) are the most important for providing equal rights in society? Why? 3. Which Amendment do you feel could be eliminated? Why? What are 3 possible amendments you would want to see proposed? What position would you take/want? Write them down. #28, 29,30! Page 81 #4