1. Define federalism and discuss how it relates to national and state sovereignty. What are the similarities and differences between today's version of federalism and the federalism that was established in 1787?
2. Explain the reasons behind the failure of the Articles of Confederation. Describe the part Shays Rebellion played in the decision to revise the Articles.
3. Explain the concepts of democracy, constitutionalism, and the free market system. How are these three systems designed to work together to maintain a balance of power in the United States? Do they actually maintain a balance of power? Why or why not?
4. What were the major goals of the framers of the U. S. Constitution? How does the Constitution in its completed form meet these goals?