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Changing the Constitution

Two ways to amend Formal Informal. Changing the Constitution. Article V of the Constitution explains how the Constitution is to be Amended This flexibility is one of the reasons the Constitution has lasted more than 200 years. Formal Amendments.

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Changing the Constitution

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  1. Two ways to amend • Formal • Informal Changing the Constitution

  2. Article V of the Constitution explains how the Constitution is to be Amended • This flexibility is one of the reasons the Constitution has lasted more than 200 years Formal Amendments

  3. An Amendment can be proposed by a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress • An Amendment can be proposed by a National Convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of all the State Legislatures Methods for Proposal

  4. An Amendment can be ratified by 3/4 of the State Legislatures • An Amendment can be ratified by conventions in 3/4 of the states Methods For Ratification

  5. 26 of the 27 amendments have been proposed by 2/3 of both houses of Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures • The 21stAmendment was proposed by Congress and ratified by conventions in the states Adding an Amendment

  6. This process puts an emphasis on the power of both the National Government and the State Governments Federalism

  7. Formal Amendments

  8. It is time for you to make your own Amendments to the American Constitution • It can regard any part of American Government that concerns you or you think needs to be changed • You will write down your Amendment, then create a well organized proposal to explain why your classmates should vote to ratify the Amendment • The class will then vote on the Amendment. 3/4 of the class is necessary for ratification Create Your Own Amendment

  9. Not actual amendments added on to the Constitution • Changes made during operations of government Informal Amendments

  10. Basic legislations • Executive action • Court decisions • Party practices • Custom and usage Five ways to informally amend

  11. Laws passed by Congress that explain meaning of the Constitution • Examples: Basic Legislation

  12. President is head of the Executive Branch, given powers from the Constitution • Sometimes Presidents expand these powers • Examples: Executive Action

  13. Franklin Roosevelt: 3,522 • Woodrow Wilson: 1,803 • Barack Obama: 184 Executive Orders

  14. Courts interpret what the Constitution says • Judicial Review • Examples: • Gideon • Frederick v. Morse Court Decisions

  15. No mention of political parties in the Constitution • Framers feared they would divide the country • Examples: • Nomination of President • Organization of Congress • Presidential Appointments Political Parties

  16. Unwritten customs, as well as laws are very important in government • Examples: Custom and Usage

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