Government Chapter 2 Research Questions revised 1112/Unit I
SSCG1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights.
b. Analyze the writings of Hobbes (Leviathan), Locke (Second Treatise on Government), and Montesquieu (The Spirit of Laws) as they affect our concept of government.
SSCG2 The student will analyze the natural rights philosophy and the nature of government expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
a. Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory.
b. Evaluate the Declaration of Independence as a persuasive argument.
Section 1
- Do all vocabulary.
- How did the early colonial governments set the pattern for government in the United States under the Constitution?
- What influence did Montesquieu have on the Founders and Framers?
Section 2
- Do all vocabulary
- What is the worldwide legacy of the Declaration of Independence?
- Complete the Declaration worksheet assignment. (Class time will be given to work on this.)
Section 3
- Do all vocabulary
- There are six weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation discussed in this section. Pick three, and explain how each would impact/affect our current government if these weaknesses were in our Constitution.
Chapter Paragraphs. Write these on a separate sheet of paper.
- Of the numerous historic documents that set forth the idea of limited government, which one do you think is the most important? Explain.
- Do the issues that sparked Shays’s Rebellion have any relevance to today? In other words, is there anything similar going on in our country that could possibly spark rebellion/uprising? Explain.
- In your opinion, is there a need for a central government that is even stronger than it is now? Choose yes or no and explain why, including at least two reasons.