Answer:
A or C
Explanation:
Not to sure. You can tell me if I'm incorrect or not
1. George Washington, James Madison, George Mason, Roger Sherman.
2. Federalism, checks and balances, seperation of powers.
During formal discussion, mental notes could help you maintain your focus/attention for the point that given by another speaker so you could give your opinion or counter argument later.
This will give the impression that you're an attentive and a competent person.