Federalist Papers Short Essay Assignment
Federalist Papers Short Essay Assignment
Purpose:
The purpose of this essay is to expand your understanding of Federalist Paper 10, Federalist Paper 51, and Anti-Federalist Paper #1 by examining the arguments made in each of these documents and their role in contemporary government and politics. Do the limits on power enshrined in our Constitution and articulated in these Federalist Papers continue to work today?
Assignment:
For Federalist Paper 10, Federalist Paper 51, and anti-Federalist Paper #1:
1. Explain the central argument made and why it was important in the context of then-proposed Constitution.
2. Apply the argument made to an example of contemporary politics. Do the arguments made in these Federalist Papers still apply today? Explain why or why not.
Source Material:
American Government Examined e-reader chapter 2:
- Aichinger, “The Relevance of the Federalist Papers”
- Federalist #10
- Federalist #51
- Anti-Federalist #1
Video Lecture Clips:
- Chapter 2, sections 10, 11, and 12
Tips for Success:
- I will be looking for direct references to assigned readings (author and page # citations are adequate). Again, this is an assignment in which I am looking for your ability to display your knowledge of course materials.
- Recommended length: 4 – 6 paragraphs.
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Grading Rubric: |
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Federalist #10 |
5 |
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Federalist #51 |
5 |
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Anti-Federalist #1 |
5 |
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Further Analysis |
2 |
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Writing Mechanics |
2 |
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Total Possible: |
20 |
