Government – 3/10/2020

I. Bellwork

Many modern day presidents use executive orders in times of crisis or to expand programs they believe in. Do you think presidents should have this sweeping power over the 320 million Americans in the United States? Since recent presidents are usually elected by only half of the country, is the executive order too much power for one person? In your opinion, if the voters decided to take this power away, what could they replace it with? Can we ever ensure that one person will not use this power for bad deeds instead of good? How can Congress, the courts, and voters make sure this does not happen?

II. Objectives:

Compare the four methods of amending the Constitution
Debate the merits of three unsuccessful amendments.
Using primary sources examine how the principles of federalism and popular sovereignty are reflected in the amendment process.

III. Discussion Formal Amendment Chapter 3 Section 2

Notebook:Amending the Constitution