Constitutional Amendment Defense

Teams defend their mock constitutional amendment proposals in a formal class debate. They present evidence-based arguments, evaluate source credibility, anticipate counterarguments, and respond with logical reasoning to persuade a panel. The performance task emphasizes collaboration, careful planning, and clear, well-structured reasoning grounded in historical context and contemporary issues. The assessment uses a rubric aligned to all dimensions of argument quality, evidence, structure, counterargument engagement, and oral defense.