Chapter 3 - Section 4 The Amendments

Warm-Up Quick Write: What is an Amendment? Why was is critically important to the Founders to create the Bill of Rights?

Essential Question: What issues do the Amendments seek to address?

Act It Out: Get into groups of 2 or 3 Act It Out: Get into groups of 2 or 3. With your partner(s) create a short skit (20-30 seconds) illustrating your assigned Amendment Use the descriptions of the Amendments on pages 83-87 and the Constitution on pages 789-790

What was the “Big Issue” the Bill of Rights was created to fix? Discuss

Brainstorm: What rights are protected by the Bill of Rights?

The Civil War Amendments Added to the Constitution after the Civil War 13th Passed in 1965 to outlaw slavery 14th All citizens have the right to equal protection under the law No one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process 15th No one can be denied the vote based on race

What was the “Big Issue” the Civil War Amendments were created to fix? Discuss

The 20th Century Amendments: The Highlight Reel Gave women the right to vote all state and national elections in 1920 22nd Limited the President to two terms of office 25th Established the line of succession when the President dies 26th Lowered the voting age to 18