10/01/09 BR- 1. What branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? 2. What does it mean to amend something? Today: How the Bill of Rights and Other Amendments Further Protects Us From The Government

Find a Partner  Pick a number between Each number can only be chosen once. When you get your partner come and get your number or I will assign you one.  No 11,12,17,18,21,23  Pick a number between Each number can only be chosen once. When you get your partner come and get your number or I will assign you one.  No 11,12,17,18,21,23

Amend=Change  The U.S. Constitution was a rulebook for establishing the rule of law (checking unbridled democracy).  Articles 1-7 explain exactly and without question how the government is to function.(3 branches..)  The Amendments reflect changes or clarifications to the rule of law in order to keep up with changing times.  It is VERY difficult to amend the Constitution. Why?  The U.S. Constitution was a rulebook for establishing the rule of law (checking unbridled democracy).  Articles 1-7 explain exactly and without question how the government is to function.(3 branches..)  The Amendments reflect changes or clarifications to the rule of law in order to keep up with changing times.  It is VERY difficult to amend the Constitution. Why?

Look at the amendments to the U.S. Constitution on page 587  Your number corresponds to an amendment.  You will work with your partner to understand what this amendment means and why it was made  You will explain this to the class tomorrow.  Your number corresponds to an amendment.  You will work with your partner to understand what this amendment means and why it was made  You will explain this to the class tomorrow.

Your Interpretation of the Amendments  Due Monday, 30 Points  For each of the assigned amendments I would like you to write an explanation of what the amendment means to you.  Use the presentations given by your classmates!  Due Monday, 30 Points  For each of the assigned amendments I would like you to write an explanation of what the amendment means to you.  Use the presentations given by your classmates!