Lesson 83 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareAmendments That Changed America
Amendments are changes or additions to the Constitution.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Amendments are changes or additions to the Constitution. Some amendments have made a big difference in American history. For example, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, and the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. These amendments show how the Constitution can change to help create a more fair society for everyone.
Key Facts
Amendments are changes to the Constitution.
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an amendment?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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