Unveiling the 25th Amendment: A Secure and Stable Government

Empower your students to grasp the significance of the 25th Amendment with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Packed with informative text, thought-provoking questions, and a primary source analysis, this resource delves into:

• The Line of Succession: Students will understand the clear order of who takes over if the President is unable to serve.
• Determining Disability: Explore the process for addressing presidential incapacity, ensuring a balance between leadership and the President's rights.
• Historical Context & Modern Use: Uncover the reasons behind the 25th Amendment's creation and its crucial role in maintaining government continuity.

Content:

• Informative Text: Clear and concise explanation of the 25th Amendment's key points.
• Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill-in-the-Blank, & Short Answer: Varied question formats assess comprehension and critical thinking.
• Primary Source Analysis: Students analyze an excerpt from a congressional debate, solidifying their understanding.
• Answer Key: Effortless grading for teachers.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the significance of the 25th Amendment.
• Identify the line of presidential succession.
• Analyze the procedures for determining presidential disability.
• Understand the historical context surrounding the 25th Amendment.
• Evaluate the modern-day importance of the 25th Amendment.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text, and provide an objective summary.
• RI.5.3: Explain the relationships or interactions between ideas in a text, including cause-effect relationships.
• SS.5.CN.1.2: Describe the roles of the President, Vice President, Congress, and the Supreme Court in the United States government.

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