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HIS 301 Wk 1 Discussion – From the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week 1, you will be introduced to the United States Constitution. During the Revolutionary War, the states agreed to the Articles of Confederation to provide for national issues in relation to the War. Otherwise, after the War, the United States was a country of thirteen autonomous states, without a national government. The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation. Its main purpose was to form a national government.

• Why did the thirteen states agree to the Articles of Confederation?
• After the Revolutionary War, why was it necessary for the States to consider the formation of a national government?
• In regard to the rights and powers of the national government, what was the view of the Federalists?
• What was the view of the Anti-Federalists?
• How were these viewpoints reflected in the Constitution?
• How are the views of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists reflected in public debates today?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

HIS 301 Wk 2 Discussion – Three the Branches and Separation of Powers

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week 1, you were introduced to the Constitution and how it was formed, including the opposing viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. In Week 2, you will explore the three branches of government, including separation of powers and checks and balances, as established by the Constitution. These topics are as relevant today as they were when the Constitution was created.

• What are the three branches of the federal government?
• How is the separation of powers achieved for these three branches?
• What is the purpose of the separation of powers?
• What are the most important powers of each branch?
• What checks and balances exist for those powers?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

HIS 301 Wk 3 Discussion – The Bill of Rights

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Weeks 1 and 2, you learned about the formation of the Constitution, and the three branches of the federal government created in the Constitution. In Week 3, you will focus on the origins and importance of the Bill of Rights, which was incorporated into the Constitution as the first ten Amendments.

• Why was the Bill of Rights (the first ten Amendments) added to the Constitution? What are its origins?
• What rights, in general, are guaranteed by the first ten Amendments to the Constitution?
• How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
• How would you describe the process for and importance of amending the Constitution to a class of 7th graders?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

HIS 301 Wk 4 Discussion – The Supreme Court’s Power and Influence

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Now that you have learned about the formation of the Constitution, the three branches of the federal government, and the Bill of Rights, in Week 4, you will learn more about the U.S. Supreme Court. We will focus most of our attention its milestone decisions that led the way to the abolishment of slavery and the protection of civil rights.

Discussion Question:

• How does the U.S. Supreme Court interpret the Bill of Rights?
• What is your opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court’s power to interpret the Bill of Rights?
• Choose one of the most influential cases the Supreme Court has ruled on.
• Summarize the decision, and identify the constitutional right(s) involved. Why or how is this case significant? What is your opinion of how the Court resolved this case?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

HIS 301 Wk 5 Discussion The Constitution in Modern America

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Over the last 4 weeks you have learned about the origins of the Constitution, the three branches of the federal government, the Bill of Rights, and the role of the U.S. Supreme Court. In Week 5, you will reflect on the Constitution, and its purpose in modern America.

• Should the Constitution be amended to reflect changes in society? Why or why not?
• Choose a current societal issue that you believe should be resolved by amending the Constitution.
• Explain the opposing viewpoints in relation to the issue.
• How should the Constitution be amended to resolve this issue?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.