Historical Presidential Election Proposed Amendments
Christine Blackerby presents several amendments to the U.S. Constitution that were proposed throughout history to change the Electoral College but were not ratified.
Description
Christine Blackerby presents several amendments to the U.S. Constitution that were proposed throughout history to change the Electoral College but were not ratified.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the various methods of electing a president that were proposed in the amendments.
- Why was the electoral college so unpopular?
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Abolish
- Civil War
- Direct Vote
- Electoral College
- Free States