The 1920s is always described as the "Roaring Twenties" yet it seems to have numerous paradoxes. Americans were apathetic to political wrongdoing yet politically active for passing particular laws. More accepting of women in politics yet severely cut immigration. Wanted to let the economic good times flow, just as long as alcohol was not flowing with it. See large growth in entertainment and art, like with baseball and the Harlem Renaissance, but still kept these areas separate. Why do you think the country went through this phase? Was it a reaction to the Gilded Age? Progressives? World War I? Something else?

write an essay from the following prompt: How has the understanding of the purpose of government changed from the Founding to today? What implications has this change had for American politics and government?

The foundation of the Constitution is grounded in the purpose of government as expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Key to that purpose of government is a particular conception of ‘rights’. However, the American understanding of ‘rights’ has, to a large degree, transformed over time, and this has had an enormous impact on American politics and government, both in form and in function. Illustrate both how the understanding of the purpose of government has transformed and how American politics and government has changed as a result thereof. Be sure to focus on constitutional principles.

Things to consider incorporating: natural rights v. government-given rights, Bill of Rights v. Second Bill of Rights, limited government v. active and robust government, constitutional republic v. democracy, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, majority/minority, consent of the governed, representation, relationship between citizen and government, relationship between citizens, etc.

What am I exactly supposed to be writing it’s due before midnight. HELP !