The grading rubric for this assignment is as follows:Staying with the word count 2 pointsClarity of Amendment 4 pointsWriting structure, grammar, and editing

Introduction to U.S. Law

Texas A&M School of Law

Professor Kris Helge

Final Exam

This class has provided an overview of the U.S. legal system. We have studied Constitutional law. You have learned about the separate governmental branches and their respective powers. You have learned how rights are expanded or restricted. My hope is that you have grown to appreciate our Constitution’s durability. Still, many people talk about how they would change the Constitution if they could. Don’t like the Electoral College? How would you propose we change it? Don’t want the Supreme Court to control abortion rights, gun rights or same-sex marriage rights? How would you restrict the Court’s powers?

Your final exam is a one-sentence question. Do not let the simplicity of this question fool you. I expect a thoughtful, considered response.

Your response is limited to 400 words. Start your response by clearly setting forth your proposed Amendment. You can only propose one change.

You will be graded on the clarity of your ideas. Keep your ideas and your writing simple. You will also be graded on the potential feasibility of your Amendment. Is it workable? Have you thought through the details? Again, keep your ideas and your writing simple. Finally, you will be graded on how persuasively your support your ideas. Why this one change? What makes your proposal worthy of inclusion in our Constitution? Keep your arguments focused on reason not emotion.

FINAL EXAM QUESTION:

If you could propose one Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, what would it be and why?

Note: Your proposed Amendment must be related to information we covered in class. You must support your Amendment with information related to what we discussed in class.