Question

Using your notes and previous knowledge, consider what the Founding Fathers would make of the 113th Congress. What, if anything, would they have found surprising? Write your opinion in a brief essay.

Answer 1

The Founding Fathers would probably be most surprised at the presence of women and minorities in the 113th Congress. In early congressional history, only white, property-owning men were allowed to hold public office. They may also be surprised at the broad range of religions represented since the country was once largely Protestant.

Answer 2

They would probably be surprised to see how society has changed. That's because the 113th congress featured, in addition to white men (as they were used to seeing), white women and black people.

Step-by-step explanation:

As you may already know, the 113th United States Congress was an event that united the country's legislative sector, during the presidency of Barack Obama. This event marks the moment when the elected senators finish their terms and the Representatives are assigned to their seats at the national congress.

During the execution of the 113th congress, it is possible to see how society evolves in terms of which citizens could join the national congress. While at the time of the founding fathers only white men could occupy these places, it is now possible to see women and black people occupying these positions together with white men. This is because our society allows and recognizes the inclusion of citizens in national politics regardless of their gender and color. This would probably leave the founding parents surprised and curious about the direction that national politics has taken.