Choose an Amendment to the Constitution. Think of this amendment in the context of its time. Why was this amendment considered necessary in its time?

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

THIS WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT IS IN ESSAY FORMAT. FULLY ANSWER EACH OF THE NUMBERED SECTIONS. BUT DO NOT MAKE UNSUPPORTED STATEMENTS. YOU MUST GIVE FACTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR STATEMENTS.

1. What weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation caused some to believe it was not adequate to govern the new nation? Were the Founders concerned with the government being protected from the people OR the people being protected from the government?

2. The Constitution is the foundation for the United States and protects certain essential freedoms. What freedoms does it provide for individuals? Is the Constitution still critical in protecting our freedom?

3. Some believe the Constitution is ‘outdated’. What is your opinion? Should the Constitution be amended to appease special interests (‘factions’ as James Madison called them).

4. Choose an Amendment to the Constitution. Think of this amendment in the context of its time. Why was this amendment considered necessary in its time? Do you think it is still important today….why or why not?

5. In the context of the ‘pandemic’ of Covid-19, some are refusing mandated vaccinations. How does this relate to Constitutional rights? Would it be possible for a government to use ‘public health and safety’ as a means of control?

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