Homework for January 21, 2019
The Constitution discussion part of FOOF will be on the 16th amendment. Questions we will discuss:
- What article/section and what is the original wording in the Constitution that the 16th Amendment amended or voided?
- Who proposed the amendment and why?
- Who was president at the time of proposing and state ratification?
Some additional links to 16th amendment:
https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendments/amendment-xvi
https://www.heritage.org/constitution/#!/amendments/16/essays/177/income-tax
https://www.libertyforlife.com/constitution/us-16th-failed-ratification.htm
https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/16th-amendment/
Holiday Homework
- Read and be prepared to discuss George Washington’s Farewell Address
- Research – Why was the 12th Amendment Introduced?
- Research – How did some states end up with winner takes all on the electors and a few have percentage?
- Research – Due process and the 14th Amendment