Summative+Response

Using your notes from the last couple weeks, answer the following prompt using examples, details, complete sentences, and logic. You may need to do some additional research. Put it in paper form, not numbered responses.

1. Why do you think our Founding Fathers chose the government they did? What would our country be like if they had chosen a theocracy or dictatorship instead? Why didn't they choose those?

2. What person or document do you think had the most influence on our current government? We discussed Jefferson, George Mason, the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, England, the colonies' early government, John Locke, etc. What role does this person or document still play today?

3. The Articles of Confederation had many flaws, yet people still wanted to keep it because they feared a strong national government. What do you think the Founding Fathers would think of our government today? Explain. Do you think it would be possible for a group of 50(ish) men and women to come together and fix the flaws in our current government? Why or why not?

Scoring:

Each question is worth 5 points. A "perfect" answer will include 4-6 sentences, details from class notes, discussion, and reading, and examples. The answer will be clear and concise.

An additional 5 points will be awarded for spelling, grammar, and structure. Please write in a scholarly way. Capital letters, complete sentences, and proper spelling and grammar.

Total: 20 points