DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Declaration of Independence
Why do you think the government of England made the colonists follow unfair laws?
2. Articles of Confederation
How would people's lives be different if the government still used
the Articles of Confederation?
3. Constitution and Preamble
If you were one of the writers of the Constitution, what would you add or change?
Explain your answer.
4. Branches of Government
If you could work for the federal government, which branch would
you like to work for? Explain your answer.
5. Checks and Balances and Federalism
What do you think would happen if one of the branches of government had
more power than the others ?
6. Constitution: Article 1, Sections 1-3
Why do you think the writers of the Constitution said senators have to
be at least 30 years old?
7. Constitution: Article 1, Sections 4-6,8
What do you think is the most important job Congress does? Explain your answer.
8. Constitution: Article 1, Section 7
Why do you think the writers of the Constitution made it so hard to make a law?
9. Constitution: Article 1, Sections 9-10
Why do you think the Constitution has so many laws for the states?
10. Constitution: Article 2
Why do you think the President has to be born in the United States?