Understanding Constitutional Amendments

Understanding Constitutional Amendments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

History, Social Studies, Moral Science, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

01:07

The video discusses the Equal Rights Amendment, introduced in the early 20th century, and questions its necessity given the 14th Amendment's provision of equality and citizenship rights to all persons, including women. It argues that the 14th Amendment and the Bill of Rights were meant to clarify rights that were already evident from the beginning, emphasizing the importance of enforcement over the language of the amendments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What amendment is highlighted as having been pending since the early 20th century?

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment is mentioned as already granting equality to all persons?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe the Equal Rights Amendment shouldn't have been necessary?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the main issue with constitutional amendments?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment?