Question 1

Explain Madison's idea of the separation of powers. Detail how it works in the U.S. government and what effects it its supposed to have.

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Question 2

Consider the idea of a social contract, as depicted in the Declaration of Independence. Does the Constitution put forth by the framers succeed or fail in meeting the demands of that earlier social contract? Be detailed and specific about what elements in the Constitution support or defy the logic of the Declaration.

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Question 3

Describe the methods of proposing and ratifying a constitutional amendment.

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Question 4

​Consider the actions of the British government toward its colonies and the "unalienable rights" listed in the Declaration of Independence and discuss the ways in which British actions prior to the Revolutionary War did or did not violate these rights.

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Question 5

The Constitution's ratification process included arguments for and against ratification by Federalists and Anti-Federalists, respectively. Describe and evaluate the arguments expressed by both of these groups.

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Question 6

​Discuss the importance of the Bill of Rights in terms of its role in the constitutional ratification process.

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Question 7

Thus far, all successful Constitutional Amendments have come from Congress, rather than state conventions. Craft an argument in which you take a stance on this fact, being sure to use both modern and original understandings of the role of the Constitution in your argument.

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Question 8

Describe the purpose of the various colonial settlements and the motivations for emigration to the New World.

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Question 9

Describe the competing interests of the small states and the large states. How were these conflicting interests resolved in the final version of the Constitution in 1787?

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Question 10

Compare and contrast the structures of government formed under the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution. How are the colonists' historical experiences reflected in each document? How did the weaknesses of the Articles lead to a different structure in the Constitution?

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Quiz 2: Forging a New Government: the Constitution