Do some research online or at your library to discover some failed amendments. Choose one of the amendments that failed and write a brief essay including the following information:
◾Describe the proposed amendment and what it would do.
◾When was the amendment proposed?
◾Why was the amendment proposed? Why did some individuals believe there was a need for such an amendment at that time?
◾Why did the amendment fail?
◾Could this amendment pass today? Given the changing times, do you think this amendment would have a chance at passing today if it were proposed again?

Question

Do some research online or at your library to discover some failed amendments. Choose one of the amendments that failed and write a brief essay including the following information:
◾Describe the proposed amendment and what it would do.
◾When was the amendment proposed?
◾Why was the amendment proposed? Why did some individuals believe there was a need for such an amendment at that time?
◾Why did the amendment fail?
◾Could this amendment pass today?  Given the changing times, do you think this amendment would have a chance at passing today if it were proposed again?

wwhitlock · Answer

http://www.usconstitution.net/constamfail.html