The Men Who Wrote the Constitution Did Not Envision the Active

question 58

Essay

The men who wrote the Constitution did not envision the active and continuing involvement of ordinary citizens in affairs of state. Describe the various ways in which ordinary citizens became involved in political concerns. Be sure to include how the concepts of liberty and freedom were used (refer to Voices of Freedom) and explain who was excluded from political discourse in the period from 1790 to 1815.

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Definitions:

Adults

Individuals who have reached a specific age or maturity level, typically recognized as having attained the full growth and development of their physical, mental, and emotional capacities.

Worldwide

All-encompassing or global in scope or application.

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain involved in emotion formation and processing, learning, and memory.

Ostracism

The act of excluding or ignoring someone socially, which can lead to emotional distress and have negative psychological effects.