Monday - We finished up the Amendment project.
Amendment 23
- People that live in Washington D.C. can vote
- Ratified March 29,1961
- As many electors as if was a state
- No more than least populous state; 3
Amendment 24
- Citizens can vote in any primary election
- It abolished the poll tax
- Poll taxes pushed black voters away
- Why? Discrimination in the south
- Ratified January 23, 1964
Amendment 25
- The Vice President becomes President if President is removed from office
- Ratified February 10, 1967
- John Williams suggested vice President
Amendment 26
- Citizens 18 years or older are allowed to vote
- Ratified July 1, 1917
- Said if they are "Old enough to fight, old enough to vote"
- Fastest amendment to go through congress
Amendment 27
- Congress can't raise their pay until next election
- Introduced by James Madison
- Proposed 1789
- Passed 1992
Tuesday - We went over a new map and have a group test tomorrow. Today was mostly a work day.
Wednesday Test
- Constitution on Amendments
- Furgenson
- what happened
- the effect
- grand jury: not enough evidences
- protest
- Iran/Nuclear Discussion
Tuesday Test
- Key terms
- Current Events
Wednesday -
Thursday - No School!!!
Friday - No School!!!
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