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The founding fathers made every effort to keep the drafting of the United States Constitution a secret. Imagine being a news reporter at the time and learning about some of the controversial ideas that were being discussed. Pretend that you have an exclusive interview with one of the founding fathers. Write down 5 important questions that you would ask. Give a reason that you believe each question is important.

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The five important questions to ask are about the motivations, challenges, and decision-making processes of the Founding Fathers during the creation of the Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

If I had an exclusive interview with one of the Founding Fathers, I would ask the following five important questions:

  1. What influenced you to support the idea of creating a new form of democracy?
  2. How did you balance the need for a powerful federal government with the protection of individual liberties?
  3. Can you explain the reasoning behind the decision to keep the drafting of the Constitution a secret?
  4. What were some of the most controversial ideas that were discussed during the drafting process?
  5. What role do you see the press playing in American democracy, considering the debates about its importance at the time?
  6. I believe these questions are important because they focus on key aspects of the Constitution's creation and its impact on American democracy. They provide insights into the motivations, challenges, and decision-making processes of the Founding Fathers.
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