Background Information The US Constitution is a "living" document, which means that from time to time changes are added in the
form of amendments. Amendments have led to a variety of new laws, including ending the practice of
slavery, granting women the right to vote, and creating term limits for the presidency. Ratifying an
amendment is a detailed process that includes a number of key groups and involves several steps.
Assignment Instructions
For this project, you are expected to submit:
1. A worksheet that explains the "recipe" for creating a constitutional amendment
Step 1: Prepare for the project.
a) Read through the guide before you begin so you know the expectations for this project.
b) If anything is unclear, be sure to ask your teacher.
Step 2: Read an article on amending the Constitution.
a) Read the article "Constitutional Amendment Process," located at
https://www. archives. gov/federal-register/constitution.< br /> Step 3: Create a worksheet to explain the process of amending the Constitution.
a) Identify the key people and groups involved in the process of amending the Constitution.
b) List the main steps in the process of amending the Constitution.
Step 4: Evaluate your project using this checklist.
If you can check each box below, you are ready to submit your project.
Did you read the article "Constitutional Amendment Process" at the link provided?
O Did you list the key people involved in the process of amending the Constitution?
Did you list the groups involved in the process of amending the Constitution?
Did you list the main steps involved in the process of amending the Constitution?
Step 5: Revise and submit your project.
a) If you were unable to check off all of the requirements on the checklist, go back and make
sure that your project is complete. Save your project before submitting it.
b) Turn in your worksheet to your teacher. Be sure that your name is on the submission.
c) Submit your worksheet through the Virtual Classroom.
d) Congratulations! You have completed your project.