Unit 1
Foundations of American Government
Review the following slides and videos for Unit 1 Topics 1.1 to 1.9.
Use the Quizlet at the end to practice & check your understanding of the concepts.
Items with an * are required SCOTUS Cases or Primary Source Documents.
Declaration of Independence
Ideals of Democracy
Democracy & 3 Models
Initiative, Referendum, Recall
Federalist and Antifederalist
Federalist 10
Brutus 1
AOC & Shay's Rebellion
Great Compromise
Amending: Formal & Informal
Principles of Gov - Constitution
Federalist 51
Federalism
Exclusive & Concurrent Powers
Federal vs. State Power
Federalism
Grants, mandates, commerce
Constitutional Interpretation
McCulloch v. Maryland
U.S. v. Lopez
Unit 1 QUIZLET Practice
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