Step 1–Describe how amendments have affected Americans' participation in government. Give specific examples from the lesson, including amendment names or numbers. Step 2–Brainstorm an idea for an amendment to the Constitution. What change do you think would make a positive difference in the United States? Write a couple of sentences to explain what this amendment will do, and whom it will benefit.
 Step 3–Identify the process that your amendment will have to follow to become part of the Constitution.
Some information appears for you. Step 1: ____________ Step 2: Ratification Method 1 Method 2 Two-thirds of state legislatures request a national convention Step 4-In your own words, answer the following questions about the amendment process. Why did the Founding Fathers create an amendment process for the Constitution? Why did they make the amendment process difficult to achieve?