1.  What does Mr. Tucker describe as being the "universal dilemma of any political entity"?

2.  How would having people with different requirements benefit a republic, according to James Madison?

3.  Why does Mr. Tucker suggest that creating a constitutional government in Iraq may be easier than in a monocultural society?

4.  What idea from the Convention of 1787 stands out for Mr. Tucker?

5.  What do you know about Ben Franklin? (Write at least 3 facts.)
Write the two statements Ben Franklin made that are listed in the article.  Have you ever read either of these Franklin quotes before?  Should they be in your American History textbook?  Explain your answer.

6.  Re-read the second to last paragraph of the article.  Why is this truth so significant to the formation of a successful government?

7.  What word would you use to describe Mr. Tucker's belief about the liklihood of the Iraqis creating a constitutional government?  How would you describe your own belief about the same?  Explain your answer.