On Tuesday, after
completing an activity on the checks and balances system, we were presented
with the task of creating an “infograph” on the branches of government and
their jobs. Surprisingly, this seemed to be the only day when none of the
students had an appropriate web-enabled device, so we set to work using crayons
and paper. I was surprised to learn that the president must be 35 years old to
run for election. Maybe this law is to ensure that the president has enough
life experiences to make wise decisions.
Today, groups
took notes on the Federalist and Anti-federalist views of the Constitution. The
Federalists believed the Constitution would create a necessary strong central
government to prevent anarchy and international issues. Anti-federalists were
concerned with the missing Bill of Rights, which could limit freedoms gained
during the Revolution and state power. I agree with the Federalists, especially
how James Madison said, “Different interests necessarily exist in different
classes of citizens.” He is saying that a constitution can still allow
opinions, and also protect opinions. To apply our notes, we created magazine
covers promoting one view on the topic. We tried to draw Federalist readers by
pointing out all the issues that could happen without the Constitution – even anarchy!
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