AP US Gov & Politics- Foundational Documents (short)

Question 1

Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

To declare the 13 colonies independent from Britain.

Question 2

Federalist #51

Answer 2

To make an argument in favor of separation of powers and checks and balances in government.

Question 3

Federalist #70

Answer 3

To make an argument in favor of a single executive (president).

Question 4

Federalist #78

Answer 4

To make an argument in favor of an independent judicial branch.

Question 5

Articles of Confederation

Answer 5

To unify the 13 colonies under a new national government.

Question 6

Constitution

Answer 6

To replace the Articles of Confederation with a new national government that gives more power to the central government while maintaining some powers to the states

Question 7

Federalist #10

Answer 7

To discuss the issue of factions (interest groups and political parties) within the government.

Question 8

Brutus #1

Answer 8

Written by the Anti-federalists to oppose ratification of the Constitution and maintain a state-centered government.

Question 9

Letter from Birmingham Jail

Answer 9

The fight for social justice in the United States