Question

Brainstorm ideas for an amendment to the Constitution. What change do you think would make a positive difference in the United States?

Answer 1

hey guys! i need some ideas for an assignment please.. :)

Answer 2

@AloneS anything? :)

Answer 3

http://openstudy.com/updates/53d1a5c0e4b081ba963acdc2 we had an older post with this question

Answer 4

really?

Answer 5

oh i saw that but i dont like those ideas..

Answer 6

k let's think of better once?

Answer 7

ok!

Answer 8

"positive difference in the United States? "

Answer 9

I was thinking of what amendments could positively change the US and then the example what this change would be ;3

Answer 10

ok. what else?

Answer 11

k nowhere else we should start thinking x)

Answer 12

what?

Answer 13

@AnimalLover8

Answer 14

please come to my doc again! :)

Answer 15

OK.

Answer 16

ok thanks

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are you at the doc?

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@_citrus_

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hey!

Answer 20

so i need help with an assignment :)

Answer 21

let me post it,.... i did most of it but i need help with step 5..

Answer 22

Step 1–Describe how amendments have affected Americans' participation in government. Give specific examples from the lesson, including amendment names.

The amendments have affected citizens rights, like the freedom of speech, assembly, religion, press, and petition (1st amendment). The American citizens’ have also been guaranteed safety and an attorney (5th Amendment), and a “speedy trial”. They are also guaranteed no inhumane death sentences. (Such as stoning versus the electric chair.)


Step 2–Brainstorm ideas for an amendment to the Constitution. What change do you think would make a positive difference in the United States? Ask trusted adults and friends for their ideas. Don't worry about complete sentences or spelling in this step.

Limit some Presidential war-making powers and expand Congress’s oversight of war-making. (Would prevent unwanted conflict, and leave more choice to elected representatives.)
Or
Expand the size of the Supreme Court from 9 to 12 to be more representative. (Would be more fair, and provide more sources for different opinions.)


Step 3–Choose an amendment idea from your brainstorming activity.
Title of Your Amendment: 28th Amendment
Write a paragraph to explain what this amendment will do and whom it will benefit.
28th Amendment-
This amendment would prohibit some of the President’s war-making powers and then give it to Congress. So, the elected people as a whole choose what is best for the country. It will benefit the public because the people’s elected people are making the choices. For future generations, it would prevent hot-headed presidents from making bad choices. It would give Congressmen more experience with foreign affairs as the US deals with more nations.


Step 4–In your own words, explain the process that your amendment will have to follow to become law.
First, the idea will have to be presented to Congress. Alternatively, it could be presented at a State convention and get enough signatures on a petition. Then it must be signed by the president. Alternatively, it could then accepted by Congress even if the president has vetoed it once.




Step 5-In your own words, explain why this process is difficult to achieve but important to the nation.

The amendment process is difficult because ________________________________________________________________________________. However, it is important to have a way to amend the Constitution because _______________________________________________________________. An example of why it is so important is _____________________________________________Step 4–In your own words, explain the process that your amendment will have to follow to become law.
First, the idea will have to _______be presented to Congress_________________. Alternatively, it could ________________________________________. Then it must _________________________. Alternatively, it could then ________________________________________.

Answer 23

OKAY
WHAT DO WE HAVE SO FAR :)

Answer 24

there it is! :)

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Holy

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i know its a lot to take in :)

Answer 27

sooo..

Answer 28

ugh i feel so sorry for you volleyball lover those kind of things and much bigger in college, where you brain storm 24/7 Smh.

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so far we have nothing right?

Answer 30

what do you mean? i did all steps but step 5!

Answer 31

this is 7th grad work..

Answer 32

OH YOU JUST NEED STEP 5?

Answer 33

yes!lol

Answer 34

but i put all the other steps so you know what its about.. :)

Answer 35

What is step 5 asking tho