Unveiling the 27th Amendment: Congressional Pay and Public Accountability

Spark curiosity about the U.S. Constitution with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet on the 27th Amendment!

Students will delve into:

• The 27th Amendment's impact on congressional pay raises.
• The historical context that led to its ratification.
• The ongoing debate about its effectiveness.

This resource features:

• Informative Text: Clear explanation of the 27th Amendment's purpose and limitations.

• Varied Question Formats: Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions promote critical thinking.

• Primary Source Analysis: Students analyze a historical quote for deeper understanding.

• Answer Key: Saves you time and ensures effortless grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the content and purpose of the 27th Amendment.
• Analyze the historical context surrounding the 27th Amendment.
• Evaluate arguments for and against the 27th Amendment's effectiveness.
• Explain the concept of representation in a democracy.
• Consider the relationship between public opinion and government actions.

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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