The Constitution

It has been said, "The Constitution reflects a basic distrust of direct popular government." Suppose you had a chance to design a government. What sort would you design?

Which would you rather have?

1. A political system with the greatest possible political democracy-that is, one that translates popular demands into laws and policies as effectively as possible
or
A political system that gives elected officials considerable latitude to do what they want to or feel is best without having to worry too much about public opinion.

2. A political system that can make major changes quickly
or
A political system where major changes in policy are very hard to effect and happen.

Add at least two other designs that you would include in your government.

****Remember, you are to answer this blog and then come back to blog and respond to one of your classmates.

Political Theories

The Framers of the Constitution established a representative democracy. Political scientist have developed elite theories of American Democracy; Traditional, Pluralist, Elite and Hyperpluralism. Watch video at link:

http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.php/course_locator.php?course=American%20Government&lesson=1&topic=2&width=800&height=684&topicTitle=Theories%20of%20Democracy&skinPath=http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.skins/default

Which theory do believe most closely relates to the role that the average citizen plays in politics. In your answer, you must include a description of the theory and why you believe that this is the case.

Remember, you need to check back and respond to one of your classmates responses.