Were the framers trying to create a democracy or a republic? Why is the difference important?

Were the framers trying to create a democracy or a republic? Why is the difference important? Briefly list the elements of the US Constitution that make it either a democracy or a republic.

Define and explain “constitutionalism”.

Multiple Choice and True/False

True/False: The Federalists at the Constitutional Convention were arguing for the continuation and amendment of the Articles of Confederation.

True/False: Madison was greatly concerned about the “unfiltered” will of the people and so lobbied for a system of government that remove “mob” elements of the people, and protect the workings of government from public opinion

True/False: The most common way to amend the US Constitution is for three-fourths of the House and Senate have to propose and approve followed by two-thirds of the state legislatures have to ratify.

Which of the following are considered elements of both a republic and a democracy as embodied in our political system as set up by the Constitution?

Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution provides which of the following?

True/False: After the US Constitutional Convention, the citizens of each of the 13 states had an opportunity to vote and thus ratify the Constitution by which they were governed