Journals 1-10

1.       Thomas Hobbes and John Locke both subscribed to the social contract theory of government. Analyze their views of that theory.

2.       What do you know about the Declaration of Independence?

3.       What were the Articles of Confederation? What were its weaknesses?

4.       How does Federalism work today? What controversies does it create? How will it need to be changed in the future?

5.       Choose one of the principles of the United States Constitution and explain how this relates to you.

6.       Describe an important current event topic going on today.

7.       Write about a relevant current event (local, national, or global events).

8.       What are political parties? Mention examples of political parties in the United States. What sets political parties apart?

9.       How many types of governments exist? P. 18-20 
10. How does one become a citizen of the U.S.?