Foundational Documents

Question 1

The Declaration of Independence
claim perspective evidence reasoning

Answer 1

Americans justified in declaring independence bc rights violated by king
Jefferson: lawmaker knowledgeable abt philosophers
27 grievances
violated social contract

Question 2

Federalist 10
claim perspective evidence reasoning

Answer 2

need strong gov’t to control people and limit tyranny
federalists
extend sphere / no factions
use extensive strong leadership

Question 3

Brutus I
claim perspective evidence reasoning

Answer 3

need smaller state gov’t to best rep people
anti-feds
different ideas in states / remove dictators
states know the people

Question 4

Articles of Confederation
claim perspective evidence reasoning

Answer 4

aoc gave power to states and showed importance of strong fed. gov’t
feds
no power to tax / weak military
w/o strong fed gov’t couldn’t control people

Question 5

Federalist 51
claim perspective evidence reasoning

Answer 5

need checks and balances to limit abuses of power within gov’t
Madison: federalist, against tyranny
legislative branch could grow hungry with power
need to learn from Britain

Question 6

Federalist 70
claim perspective reasoning

Answer 6

need 1 member in the executive branch to create a stronger gov’t and carry out tasks easier
Hamilton: federalist, wanted strong bank and executive

need a strong exec. for a strong gov’t

Question 7

Federalist 78
claim perspective reasoning

Answer 7

Scotus needs more powers because it’s the weakest branch
judicial review
Hamilton: federalist, wanted strong gov’t, + equal branches

need a strong gov’t to maintain precedent