Question

There are twenty-seven (27) Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America. These form the basis for not only our individual rights, but the ongoing and organic process of changing the Constitution. States are prohibited from passing any law that violates an amendment.

Below is a simplified list of the 27 amendments and examples of them in practice.

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Below is the detailed Amendments in full.

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Create or Remove an Amendment
Your assignment today is to carefully read all of the Amendments, then carefully consider modern-day society, the struggles Americans face today, the role of government today, and the differences between individual choice (freedom) and the importance of protecting society (safety). Remember that Amendments typically reflect the changing societal views of the people and are to protect them from unfair state legislature; additionally, remember that Amendments cannot violate the existing rights of the people. After considering, choose one of the two options below:



Create a New Amendment: Create an amendment that reflects a needed change to the United States Constitution to adapt to the unique situations, struggles, and society of the United States of America in the current year. Explain the need for this new Amendment. Your explanation must include the following:
MLA format.
It cannot violate the existing rights guaranteed by the Constitution and The Bill of Rights
It must accurately and fairly represent a need in today's society.
Consider the positive and negative consequence of this new Amendment.
Remember, your newly created amendment must be for the benefit of all American Citizens


2. Remove an Existing Amendment: Select an amendment that should be removed from the Constitution of the United States. Explain why this Amendment is no longer needed, or should not be part of the Constitution. You may NOT select the 18th Amendment, as it was already negated by the 21st Amendment.

MLA format.
Explain the potential consequences, both positive and negative, of removing this Amendment.
Explain how removing this Amendment will affect the other amendments.
Explain how removing this Amendment will affect people's view of the role of government in their lives.


***This needs to be 10 sentences long (2 paragraphs) arguing why you would choose to remove/add an Amendment with MLA Format***

This is my assignment in my English class, this is what I have so far, but it needs 10 sentences long:

Andre Rodriguez

Mrs. Wigfall
5th period

12/3/25





New Amendment/Removing Amendment

An amendment that should be removed is the 16th Amendment; the reason why is because taxes negatively effects citizens by making them pay more for everything, it is also a stressful thing to do as you need to calculate your taxes.



An amendment that should be created is the Establishment of Tariffs. The reason why the establishment of tariffs is important is because tariffs are used to negotiate with other countries.


Can you make it more longer (to the needed 10 sentences/2 paragraphs) while keeping it still very simple and easy to read?

Answer 1

Andre Rodriguez
Mrs. Wigfall
5th period
12/3/25

New Amendment/Removing Amendment

An amendment that should be removed is the 16th Amendment, which allows Congress to collect income taxes. I believe it should be removed because taxes can feel unfair and make everyday goods more expensive for citizens. Removing the 16th Amendment could encourage simpler tax systems and reduce stress for people who worry about filing complicated returns. However, losing the income tax could also mean less money for important services like roads, schools, and health programs unless new ways to fund them are found. Removing this amendment might change how people see the role of government by making them expect smaller federal programs and more decisions at the state level.

A new amendment I would create is the Establishment of Tariffs to allow Congress to set fair tariffs on imported goods. This would help protect American jobs and give the government a clear way to negotiate trade with other countries. The amendment must respect existing rights by keeping laws fair and not allowing tariffs to discriminate against certain groups or violate equal protection. Positive effects could include stronger local industries and more bargaining power in trade deals, while negatives could include higher prices for consumers and potential trade conflicts. Overall this amendment would aim to balance protecting American workers and businesses with keeping prices reasonable for all citizens.