Constitutional amendments exist to correct a perceived problem within the existing document. For this
assignment, you will consider a possible constitutional amendment.
Choose 1 of the issues listed below. Some are noncontroversial issues for the general public, while
others are more controversial. Regardless of the option you choose, your assignment must be based on constitutional and legal arguments — NOT on opinion.
Issues:
– Should the Constitution be amended to give the president a line-item veto (instead of being required
either to sign an entire bill) or veto the entire bill?
– Should the Constitution be amended to include the right to health care?
– Discuss whether the Constitution should be amended to remove the birth right citizenship clause currently contained in
the 14th Amendment?
– Should the Constitution be amended to include Washington, D.C. as part of the statehood?