1. Who wrote the Constitution, and who was excluded?

The people who wrote the Constitution were rich white men from the upper class. Most of them were landowners, bankers, or businessmen. They wanted to protect their money and property. Poor people, women, Black people, Native Americans, and men without land were not allowed to be part of this process.

2. Is the social class structure the same today?

It’s similar but not exactly the same. Back then, only rich white men had power and rights. Today, more people can vote and have rights, no matter how rich they are. But still, rich people and big companies have more power in politics, like before.

3. Why were the writers of the Constitution afraid of democracy?

They were afraid that if poor people had more say, they would vote to change the system and take money and power from the rich. So, the elites made sure the government protected their interests and kept the poor from having too much control.