What does it mean to be a part of “We the People”? What rights do “We the People” have and where do those rights come from?

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POS-301: We the People Essay Questions

Respond to the following questions in 150-200 words each.

  1. Analyze the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Explain the significance of these founding documents and how they altered the concept of government that had prevailed in society before their creation.

  2. What does it mean to be a part of “We the People”? What rights do “We the People” have and where do those rights come from?

  3. How has the term “American” changed from the founding of the nation through today?

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