Common Sense facts

1. This document mention that a government is created by the societies depravity.

However, it explains that the government will have negativity in its system but it is not

necessarily a bad thing. This stood out to me because it was scary to think about how a

government needs evil to make the system good.

2. The document mentions that the parts of scripture that does not support the monarchical

governments, they are ignored. To me, it looks like that they are in denial with anything

that does not support how they want to lead the government. They are put on a mask to

others where they seem like they were listening to scriptures by going with the parts of

scriptures that do support what they want to do but in reality, they are not.
3. The government was called the republic and Paine believed that it was not worthy of the

name because of the corruption the leader has influenced already. The fact that there is

corruption in leadership stood out to me because it is shocking to see that the corruption

starts all the way from deep into our history.

4. The statement about how matters change from arguing to arms, I believe it meant that the

discussion parts about matters have changed drastically. From verbal arguments, to using

weapons to fight.
5. Britain was considered a parent country. Europe was Americas parent country. It stood

out to me because it was interesting to see countries having this family connection bond

with each other.

6. When mentioned that this was close to the time where the continents were discovered, it

seem to tie in with the first document interpretation that we did about Columbus, which is

why it stood out to me.

7. Most people would assume that governments are a system to prevent injustice situations,

but in Britain, that is not the case. It stood out to me because I was in the group of most

people that believe governments are supposed to keep their system justified.
 8. It is said that freedom was hunted which meant to me that it was not a privilege that

people had. They had to fight for it in that time period. It did not surprise me because I

knew freedom was fought for before but it still stands out to me when mentioned.
9. Throughout the document, Paine had a purpose to persuade people. Paine noted that

there were three ways for independency. It stood out to me because I wondered how

much of it was true that will happen if his hints were followed.
10. Paine ends the document with saying that people should not doubt the people around

them but to trust one another to come together to get their independence. This stood out

to me because it was very heartwarming.

Original U.S Constitution

1. In section 2 or article 1, the House of Representatives are only allowed to have members

that are 25 years old or older. I believe that they have a belief that at the age of 25, most

people are logical and have a better understanding of the system than a younger person.

In addition, psychologists believe that a humans brain is completely developed at the age

of 22.
2. The rule of nobody being able to Senator unless they have accomplished a series or

requirements. This shows the importance of being Senator is and how wanting to be

Senator is not an easy process.

3. With different Houses to working together it creates a big system. This shows how the

constitution was very complicated and being a part of it, it required a great understanding.
4. In section 6 or article 1, it states that members of the Constitution was allowed to not get

arrested unless it is for a big crime. This shows that they have great respect for the

members and that they believe that just because they are a member, they are more trusted.
5. In section 7 or article 1, it states that a law must go through the House of Representatives

and the Senate in order for it to be completely processed to be an official law. This shows
 that it is not easy for a law to be made. This reassures the citizens that a law is not created

without reason.
6. The President and Vice President are to hold their term for four years. They are to be

together as a team for their term. This shows that their partnership are not to be

compromised. A team is very important to have a great bond together to work better and

having the President and Vice President working together with that bond, it helps with

their efficiency.
7. The rule of nobody except a natural born citizen is allowed to run for President shows

that being a born citizen of the United States to run gives a full representation of the

country.
8. There is a possibility for anyone in Office to be suspended from their post. This shows

that regardless of what power you have, there are still rules for people.
9. For each state, there are two senators. Each Senator was allowed one vote. This shows

that a senator represented each state because their votes represented what the state

wanted.
10. Being a Senator required being at the age 30 years and above, along with being a citizen

of the United States. This relates to the other offices where they had a list of requirements

to have a position in the Constitution