This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution that are not part of the Bill of Rights ... (Read 108 times)

rachel9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 495
Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution that are not part of the Bill of Rights and explain the impact of each on government and society.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain Madison's defense of the Constitution in Federalist No. 10.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

macagn

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Answer to Question 1

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Select two amendments other than the first ten.
2. Provide a detailed explanation of the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the selected amendments.
3. Discuss how the selected amendments changed the United States government and/or American society.
4. Provide a basic argument as to why the selected amendments were an important development.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Identify the central question of Federalist No. 10that is, how to deal with the problem of factions.
2. Discuss Madison's definition of factions and their threat to society.
3. Explain Madison's claim that only representative democracy could adequately protect individual liberty from majority rule.
4. Explain the ways in which a democracy differs from a republic according to Madison.





 

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library