American National Government
Professor Word
- Start with the wording of your proposal addressed to one of your U.S. Senators or Representatives as
provided by Article V in the Constitution. - Use BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT and semi-formal style to address points 3-7. So technically it is not
double spaced. Just double spaced between paragraphs or points. - Explain what your proposed amendment will do in detail.
- Explain why you believe it is needed and how the U.S. will benefit if it is ratified. Keep in mind that as an
amendment, it should be a broad issue, not a new program to solve a specific problem. - Explain what methods you will use to gain congressional, presidential, and public support for your proposal.
Consider which interest groups may support your proposal. - Indicate what opposition you expect. What arguments will be made against it and who will make them?
- Conclude with answers to the objections in #6.
- On a separate page, include an MLA-formatted Works Cited page.
Keep in mind that as an amendment, it should be a broad issue, not a new program to solve a specific
problem