Why did the founders of the nation want to limit the powers of Congress?

What are some areas of American life that Congress is involved in today that it was not at the time of the writing of the Constitution?

Why do you think the Constitution includes particular mention of bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus?

Is the division of responsibility for national security between the legislative and the executive branch a good idea?

What is the key constitutional clause that lies behind most of the implied powers of Congress?

Consider the arguments of both Hamilton and Jefferson and explain which one seems the most compelling to you.

What are the types of measures considered by Congress?

On a sheet of paper, use each of these term in a sentence. 'most-favored nation'

Define (a) satellite nation, (b) containment. Comprehension

Define unitary system, federal system, confederacy, constitution, constitutional government, preamble, constitutional law, politics, industrialized nation, developing nation.

According to de Gouges, what is a sovereign nation?

When an electroscope is charged, the leaves rise to a certain angle and remain at that angle. Why do they not rise farther?

The New York Times cost $0.15 in 1970 and$2.00 in 2011. The average wage in manufacturing was $3.36 per hour in 1970 and$23.09 in 2011. a. By what percentage did the price of a newspaper rise? b. By what percentage did the wage rise? c. In each year, how many minutes did a worker have to work to earn enough to buy a newspaper? d. Did workers’ purchasing power in terms of news papers rise or fall?

Reread the final paragraph again. What words and phrases does Jefferson use to describe the newly declared country? Highlight the relevant textual evidence and write notes that explain how the highlighted text relates to America's identity as a new nation in the late 1700s.