Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution that are not part of the Bill of Rights and explain the impact of each on government and society
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Select two amendments other than the first ten.
2. Provide a detailed explanation of the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the selected amendments.
3. Discuss how the selected amendments changed the United States government and/or American society.
4. Provide a basic argument as to why the selected amendments were an important development.
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