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US Constitution Assignment: Bill of Rights in the News!
Based on the article chosen in class, type the following on a sheet ready to be turned in at the beginning of the next class: 1. Print the link, author, date, title of the article, and name of the journal (italicized). 2. Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
 * What is the amendment that is the subject of the controversy/issue? (Be sure to briefly explain the amendment in your own words.)
 * What is the current controversy/issue?
 * Does this controversy/issue have any precedents? If so, what were they and what happened?  If not, why do you think no precedents exist?
 * Do you think the interpretation/application of the amendment in this particular instance is good or not? Why?
 * What else would you like to know about this controversy/issue or topic that was not covered in the article? Why?
 * What questions (3 or more) about your amendment and current event would be good in promoting class discussion?