Each answer should be two pages long, double spaced, for a total of four pages. You do not need to
restate the question on your paper. There is a lot of information you
could potentially use here. Do your best to summarize while touching on a
variety of topics. Show that you have broad and precise knowledge of
these topics:
1. Describe the difference between a confederation and a federal system. Use examples from the text of the two constitutions we discussed. How does the composition of Congress differ in each case and how is this important to the functioning of each government under each constitution? Make a case for which constitution is more or less democratic using source material from the class.
2. Examine the first ten amendments to the 1787 Constitution, as well as the 13th and 14th amendments. Do these apply to both the states and the federal governments or are they limited to just one level of government? Did this change over time? Explain. What are the origins of the Bill of Rights and why was it added? Historically, how have states attempted to restrain federal power?
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