foundational documents

Question 1

Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

Asserted the colonies’ right to break from Britain by declaring independence and listing grievances while emphasizing natural rights.

Question 2

Articles of confederation

Answer 2

Created a weak national government with most power left to the states, leading to inefficiency and lack of unity.

Question 3

Constituion

Answer 3

Established a stronger federal government with separate branches, checks and balances, and a framework for governing the nation.

Question 4

Federalist 10 (Madison) 4

Answer 4

Argued that a large republic would best control factions and protect minority rights through a representative system.

Question 5

Brutus (1) 4

Answer 5

Warned that the Constitution gave too much power to the central government, threatening states’ rights and individual freedoms.

Question 6

Federalist 51 (Madison)

Answer 6

Supported checks and balances and separation of powers to prevent tyranny and protect liberty.

Question 7

Federalist 70 (Hamilton).

Answer 7

Advocated for a strong, single executive to ensure accountability, energy, and effective leadership.

Question 8

Federalist 78 (Hamilton) 4

Answer 8

Defended an independent judiciary with lifetime appointments and introduced the idea of judicial review.

Question 9

Letter from birgham jail (MLK JR).

Answer 9

Justified civil disobedience against unjust laws and urged moral action against racial injustice and oppression.