Discussion Boards

1. in which ways was the American Revolution democratic? Not democratic? Explain your position.

2. Although the Congress represented the national government, the new nation was actually governed by the state legislatures. How do the Articles of Confederation reflect where power was concentrated, and how the newly created states saw themselves in regards to the new nation that they created?

3. Why was establishing the power of judicial review an important step for the Supreme Court? Consider-What if this case had never come before the court?

4. According to Jackson the Executive branch was "the only one directly elected by all of the people." How would you respond to this assertion?