AP Government: Federalist 10 and Brutus 1

The video introduces key documents for AP Government: Federalist 10 and Brutus 1. Federalist 10, by Madison, advocates for a representative democracy to manage factions, while Brutus 1 supports a participatory democracy with more citizen involvement. The video highlights the tension between these two perspectives.

What are the two key documents discussed in the AP Government course?

• Federalist 10 and Brutus 1

• The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation

• The Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address

What type of democracy does Federalist 10 support?

• Pluralist and elite democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Anarchist democracy

• Direct democracy

According to Federalist 10, who should have the power to participate in democracy?

• Foreign diplomats

• Only the elite class

• All citizens directly

• Elected representatives

What is the main concern addressed by Federalist 10?

• The power of the executive branch

• The rights of individual states

• The mischief of factions

• The role of the judiciary

What type of democracy does Brutus 1 advocate for?

• Oligarchic democracy

• Representative democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Elite democracy

In Brutus 1, who is suggested to have more control over government affairs?

• Elected officials

• The average citizens

• The judiciary

• The military