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Federalists Versus Anti-Federalists: The Ratification Debates
Compare the core arguments in the Federalist Papers with Anti-Federalist concerns over centralized power.
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Principles and Structure of the U.S. Constitution
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Examine the core principles of American constitutional government, the separation of powers and federalism, and how the Constitution adapts over time.
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8.SP2.1Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze multiple factors that influence the perspectives of people during different historical eras.
8.SP4.4Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesCompare the credibility, and authenticity of central arguments in secondary works of history on related topics in multiple media.
8.C4.2Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAssess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems.