USG.SS.6.E

Describe the constitutionally prescribed procedures by which the U.S. Constitution can be changed and analyze the role of the amendment process in a constitutional government.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
constitutionally prescribed proceduresU.S. Constitutionchangeamendment processconstitutional governmentrole
Skills
  • describe (constitutionally prescribed procedures for changing the U.S. Constitution) #dok1
  • analyze (the role of the amendment process in constitutional government) #dok3
  • explain (steps involved in amending the U.S. Constitution) #dok2
  • evaluate (the importance of the amendment process to a constitutional government) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the constitutionally prescribed steps for amending the U.S. Constitution. #dok1
  • I can describe the formal process used to propose and ratify amendments to the U.S. Constitution. #dok1
  • I can explain how amendments are proposed and ratified in the U.S. Constitution. #dok2
  • I can classify the roles of Congress, states, and conventions in the amendment process. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the amendment process has allowed the U.S. Constitution to adapt over time. #dok3
  • I can analyze the role of the amendment process in preserving the balance of power in a constitutional government. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of the amendment process in addressing societal needs while maintaining constitutional stability. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • The amendment process is a carefully designed mechanism allowing the U.S. Constitution to change while protecting its fundamental principles.
  • The ability to amend the Constitution reflects the balance between stability and flexibility in American government.
Essential Questions
  • What are the constitutionally prescribed procedures for amending the U.S. Constitution?
  • Why did the Founding Fathers make the amendment process both possible and challenging?
  • How does the amendment process help the U.S. Constitution endure over time?
  • In what ways has the amendment process affected American society and government?
  • How might the amendment process impact the balance of power within the federal government?