1. Based on the arguments presented in the reading, the social class that wrote the constitution was known as the ‘gentlemen’. These were wealthy people in charge, who set up the system to support their current financial status & keep the lower class where they are. The class that was excluded in this process were servants & slaves.
  2. The social class structure of early United States society & our current society is vastly differently. Through time, we have evolved & become overall, a more inclusive world. We also had the benefit of being able to access more opportunities, as before this was limited. However, I do think there are some flaws to the system that have not made much improvement, either. One example would be social class. There is a system in place to keep the lower class working, & the wealthy people rich.
  3. The people who wrote the constitution are so afraid of democracy because of fear. This fear is due to them being at risk of loosing their wealth or status. Democracy scared them, instead, they wanted to be in a government where the majority did not have any power or influence.

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