AP CollegeBoard ANALYTICAL READING ACTIVITIES TOPIC 2.8 AP United States Government and Politics
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AP U.S. Government and Politics Analytical Reading Activities Topic 2.8: The Judicial Branch Source Analysis Before You Read By now, you have learned about the dillerent views on government as represented by the Federalist and Anti-Federalist groups. As you prepare to read these documents that show the dillerent opinions on the judiciary, use the table below to recall what you know about the dillerences and relect on the reasons and signillcance of these dillerences on the formation of our government. What was the Federalist view of government? What was the Anti- Federalist view of government? Why did the Federalists and Anti- Federalists have different viewpoints? How is each side's viewpoint reflected in our political institutions today? Required Document: Excerpts from The Federalist No. 78: The Judiciary Department by Alexander Hamilton Paired with: Excerpts from Brutus No. 15, March 20, 1788 Related Concepts: I Debate over the Constitution ? Separation of Powers ? Checks and Balances ? Supreme Court Role of the Court I Judicial Review I Judicial Behavior Comparison Explain the reasons for similarities and/or dillerences; explain the relevance, implications, or signillcance of similarities and/or dillerences. Source Analysis Explain how the implications of the author's argument or perspective may alllect political principles, institutions, processes, policies, and behaviors. 3 € CollegeBoard