Daily News Article - April 27, 2009
1. Which lawmakers recently introduced a constitutional amendment relating to parental rights?
2. What is the aim of the Parental Rights Amendment?
3. What would the Parental Rights Amendment do? Be specific.
4. Rep. Hoekstra says the Parental Rights Amendment is a response to actions that have contributed to an erosion of family values. What are these actions?
5. Why is Rep. Hoekstra hopeful about the passage of this bill?
6. What previous legislation did Sen. DeMint and Rep. Hoekstra sponsor that ultimately failed?
7. a) What needs to happen for the proposed bill to become a constitutional amendment?
b) Watch Rep. Hoekstra explaining the purpose of the amendment and why he believes it is important.
Do you support the passage of this bill? Explain your answer.