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 * Zaleski Assignment Proposal**

**Topic** : //Identify the general topic: #28 and topic or the number and language of the existing amendment that you are amending.// **Amendment Language** : //Look back at language used in the formal amendments that have been ratified (11-27). Create an amendment using language consistent with the language of the Constitution.// **Support** : //Prepare a case// **//in support//** //of your possible amendment to the Constitution.// //// //You must supply ample evidence in support of your amendment.// //****// **//YOUR JUSTIFICATION MUST BE CONVINCING!//** //// //In this section reference information obtained by your research. You are required to use a variety or reliable sources. You must use at least one book source and one database. You may use journal articles, databases, statistics, current event articles, etc.// **//Include in text citations for your support!!//** //// **//Your goal is to prove to the class that there is a need for reform//** //.// //// //Your support must be in your own words!// //// //DO NOT COPY AND PASTE ENTIRE PORTIONS OF TEXT FROM SOURCES.// **Defense** : //You must also prepare a case// **//in defense//** //of your possible amendment to the Constitution.// //// //Your amendment will face a great deal of opposition through the ratification process- you must be prepared to defend all aspects of your amendment from all possible angles.// //****// **//YOUR DEFENSE MUST BE CONVINCING!//**   //// //In this section reference information also obtained by your research. You are required to use a variety or reliable sources. You must use at least one book source and one database. You may use journal articles, databases, statistics, current event articles, etc.// **//Include in text citations for your defense!!//** //// **//Your focus should be acknowledging the opposition and convincingly refuting their criticism.//** //// //Your defense must be in your own words!// //// //DO NOT COPY AND PASTE ENTIRE PORTIONS OF TEXT FROM SOURCES.// **Works Consulted:** //In addition to in text citation please include MLA citation of all works consulted while conducting research.//

[[file:Amending the Constitution committe proposal.doc]]
ü //You must supply ample evidence in support of your amendment.// ü **//YOUR JUSTIFICATION MUST BE CONVINCING!//** ü //In this section reference information obtained by your research. You are required to use a variety or reliable sources. You must use at least one book source and one database. You may use journal articles, databases, statistics, current event articles, etc.// ü **//Your goal is to prove to the class that there is a need for reform//**//.// ü //Your support must be in your own words!// || ü //Your amendment will face a great deal of opposition through the ratification process- you must be prepared to defend all aspects of your amendment from all possible angles.// ü **//YOUR DEFENSE MUST BE CONVINCING!//** ü //In this section reference information also obtained by your research. You are required to use a variety or reliable sources. You must use at least one book source and one database. You may use journal articles, databases, statistics, current event articles, etc.// ü **//Your focus should be acknowledging the opposition and convincingly refuting their criticism.//** ü //Your defense must be in your own words!// || //In addition to in text citation please include MLA citation of all works consulted while conducting research.// ||
 * **Topic**: //Identify the general topic: #28 and topic or the number and language of the existing amendment that you are amending.// ||
 * **Amendment Language**: //Look back at language used in the formal amendments that have been ratified (11-27). Create an amendment using language consistent with the language of the Constitution.// ||
 * **Support**: //Prepare a case **in support** of your possible amendment to the Constitution.//
 * **Defense**: //You must also prepare a case **in defense** of your possible amendment to the Constitution.//
 * **Flyer:** // Each group should create a one-page fact sheet to be handed out to the rest of the class BEFORE you present your proposed amendment. The flyer should include the formal language of your proposed amendment, any relevant background information about your topic, and a summary of your evidence in support of the amendment as well as information on your prepared defense. The flyer should also include in text citations. // ||
 * **Works Consulted:**