AP U.S. Government · Unit 1 · National and federal features

Federalist No. 39: The Constitution Lab

Printable review companion · Defend classifications using previously assigned Federalist No. 39 passages.

Eyeballs over screens. Use this after studying the topic, with your existing class notes and assigned readings. Work on paper, independently or with a partner. This companion can be saved or printed from your browser and used without an internet connection.

Review and discuss

1. Draw a chart with rows for ratification, the House, Senate, presidency, and amendment process. Label each national, federal, or a combination.
2. For every row, explain your classification with evidence from your annotated text or class notes.
3. Compare your chart with a partner’s. Choose a disagreement and resolve it by returning to the evidence.

Thinking to carry forward

Is the Constitution more national or more federal? Defend your answer with a specific feature.

Compare your reasoning with your notes and discuss uncertainties with your teacher. There is no automated scoring or answer key.