AP CollegeBoard ANALYTICAL READING ACTIVITIES TOPIC 1.3 AP United States Government and Politics
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AP U.S. Government and Politics Analytical Reading Activities Topic 1.3: Government Power and Individual Rights Source Analysis Before You Read Recall what you know about the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. What were the fundamental differences in their beliefs on the function of government? Use the table below to organize your knowledge by specific categories. Category of Comparison Federalists Anti-Federalists Proper role of government Protect rights of the citizens and their freedom. Empower the states and not be overpowering Size and power of the central government Large and powerful central government Small and not powerful central government. Required Document: Excerpts from The Federalist No. 10 by James Madison Paired with Required Document: Excerpts from Brutus No. 1, October 18, 1787 Related Concepts: ? Direct or Pure Democracy I Republic I Federalism ? Pluralism I Balance Between Order and Individual Rights Comparison Identify similarities and differences. Source Analysis Describe the author's claim(s), perspective, evidence, and reasoning. 3 € CollegeBoard