Read chapter 2, 3 and 4 of the online textbook & answer the following questions:

For maximum points (20 points), each answer should be about half a page single spaced ( which is about 2-3 substantial paragraphs ). Each answer should also include citations from the online text. For example, after the sentence/point you use from the book, you can cite your quotes as: (OpenStax section 4.1)

Chapter 2

Question 1) With an ocean between them, it was inevitable that the new world colonies would break away from their King and British rule. Now with the task of creating a new government, explain the political foundation that the Founding Fathers wanted to institute. What kind of government did they want to have? What kind of leader did they want to have? These and other questions are helpful as you think over this.

Question 2) The Founding Fathers experienced great tension since there were many point of contention ; each group fighting tooth and nail to institute their own particular viewpoint into the Constitution. Choose 2 issues and explain in detail. For example, The Virginia Plan verses The New Jersey Plan can be one of these issues. When describing these different plans, think about how this effects America as a whole. In other words, what the big idea about it? What difference does it make?

Chapter 3

Question 3) Federalism is defined as a national government delegating specific powers to state governments so that both can work efficiently. However, since the creation of our country, the national government’s powers have greatly increased. Pick 2 examples of these such powers and go into detail with them.

Chapter 4

Question 4) Our country is known for its rights. Each new generation experiences new growth in achieving certain rights, from doing away with child labor, to the fight for equal pay. Discuss what the text says about Civil Liberties, and choose 2 Amendments that interest you and provide some examples of what they entail in terms of rights.