https://padlet.com/jjones104/zzaaplt6tkv7y6qr Include your name in ALL posts! en-us 2021-09-12 16:43:01 UTC 2026-01-05 06:00:51 UTC hello@padlet.com jjones104 https://padlet.com/jjones104/zzaaplt6tkv7y6qr/wish/1733949518 “An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic. Self-government is not possible unless the citizens are educated sufficiently to enable them to exercise oversight. It is therefore imperative that the nation see to it that a suitable education be provided for all its citizens."
Thomas Jefferson

1. What does this quote state, according to your interpretation?

2. Is the American public highly educated and well-informed about how government operates?  Is the general American public rational, emotional, ignorant, or something else?  Explain.

 "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary."
James Madison

1. Is government necessary?  

2. Why do so many Americans hold fairly negative views about government? ]]> 2021-09-12 16:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jjones104/zzaaplt6tkv7y6qr/wish/1733949518 jjones104 https://padlet.com/jjones104/zzaaplt6tkv7y6qr/wish/2051461872 2022-02-16 17:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jjones104/zzaaplt6tkv7y6qr/wish/2051461872