1. Please explain the four main purposes of government and explain, through specific examples, how the US government fulfills these responsibilities. Additionally, explain, through specific examples, how the government’s efforts have caused controversy at times.
2. Explain the type of government that exists in the United States today? Why do you think people are still debating the form of government that should rule our country? Make sure you include examples.
3. Please explain three ways the United States has modified the free market system to make our economy a mixed economy? Why do you think some of these modifications could be considered controversial? Make sure you include explanations and specific examples.
4. How has the United States struggled to achieve the ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence? Explain. Give at least 3 specific examples of how achieving these ideals have been a struggle for the United States.
5. What were the Articles of Confederation? Explain. In addition, explain at least 3 weaknesses of the Articles and how they affected the country.
6. What were two important compromises at the Constitutional Convention in 1787? Explain. Be able to explain the groups who compromised and what
each group gave up and received. How did the compromises at the Constitutional Convention both help and hurt the United States of America?
