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Workshop 4: Constitutional Convention

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How do new amendments become part of the US Constitution? AP government students explore, analyze, and use the US Constitution to develop a deep understanding of the interworkings of law and government while practicing synthesis and research skills. They'll analyze the provided documents and engage in guided discussions to build debate arguments based on factual evidence. A Workshop overview, lesson plan, teacher and student notes, and essential readings are all included.

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constitutional amendments, the united states constitution, democracy

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12th
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Social Studies & History
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