Amending the Constitution: Current Proposals

Provides background information on four constitutional amendment proposals: (1) flag protection amendment; (2) school prayer amendment; (3) balanced-budget amendment; and (4) victim rights amendment. Evaluates each in terms of timeliness, the support base, and the strength of their opposition. Inclu...

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Published in:	Insights on law & society Vol. 1; no. 1; p. 11
Main Author:	Schechter, Stephen L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2000
Subjects:	Constitutional History Constitutional Law Discussion (Teaching Technique) Government Role History Instruction Political Issues Public Policy Secondary Education Social Studies United States Constitution United States History
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Summary:	Provides background information on four constitutional amendment proposals: (1) flag protection amendment; (2) school prayer amendment; (3) balanced-budget amendment; and (4) victim rights amendment. Evaluates each in terms of timeliness, the support base, and the strength of their opposition. Includes questions for discussion. (CMK)
ISSN:	1531-2461