Examine some of the arguments used by the framers of the Constitution while debating the language of the document.

After reading Articles I, II, and III of the U.S. Constitution, in what ways might you argue that the Constitution was written to form a weak or strong central government? Provide three specific examples to support your position.

  • Identify specific examples in the language of the text to support your position.
  • Examine some of the arguments used by the framers of the Constitution while debating the language of the document.
  • Include any philosophical underpinning that might have influenced the thinking of the framers of the Constitution.