omise as to representation. What does the Senate
represent? What the House?

_c_. Define apportionment. What do you think of the wisdom of the
compromise as to apportionment? What of its justice?

_d_. Why was there a conflict over the clause as to commerce? How was
the matter settled?

Sec.Sec. 187-189.--_a_. What events at first seemed to disprove Franklin's
prophecy?

_b_. Compare the Constitution with the Articles of Confederation and
show in what respects the Constitution was much stronger.

_c_. Explain how the new government could control individuals.

_d_. What were some of the duties of the President? Of Congress? Of the
Supreme Court?

Sec.Sec. 190-192.--_a_. What is the difference between a national and a
federal government? Was Henry's criticism true?

_b_. Study the first ten amendments and state how far they met the
objections of those opposed to the Constitution.

_c_. Repeat the Tenth Amendment from memory.

_d_. How was the Constitution ratified?

_e_. How did the choice of Washington as first President influence
popular feeling toward the new government?

GENERAL QUESTIONS

_a_. Why should the people have shown loyalty to the states rather than
to the United States?

_b_. Analyze the Constitution as follows:--

===============================================================
| EXECUTIVE. | LEGISLATIVE. | JUDICIARY.
----------------------+------------+--------------+------------
Method of Appointment | | |
or Election. | | |
----------------------+------------+--------------+------------
Term of Office. | | |
| | |
----------------------+------------+--------------+------------
Duties and Powers. | | |
| | |
----------------------+------------+--------------+------------

TOPICS FOR SPECIAL WORK

The career of any one man prominent in the Convention, as Madison,
Hamilton, Franklin, Washington, Robert Morris, etc. Write a brief
biography.

SUGGESTIONS TO THE TEACHER

This period should be taught very slowly and very thoroughly, as it
demands much more time than any of the earlier periods. A clear
understanding of the Constitution is of the most practical value, not
merely to enable one to comprehend the later history, but also to enable
one to unde