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1 Amendment Process Class Congress

2 Class Constitution

3 Map the Journey

4 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*

5 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

6 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*

7 Amendment Process

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