The framers of the Constitution

The framers of the Constitution were originally reluctant to include protections of civil liberties and rights in the Constitution. Do you think this would be the case if the Constitution were written today? Why or why not? Discussion Directions.

The purpose of a discussion is to frame and promote collaborative learning. While some discussions may take place in the classroom and others may take place online, active and consistent participation in discussions is expected and required. Discussions allow you to develop your thoughts and positions on a variety of topics. Keep in mind that learning and sharing ideas requires a culture of mutual respect; so all ideas and points of View are weicorne and encouraged.