Unit 1 · Topics 1.5 / Argument writing

A thesis that does work

Use Federalist No. 10 and address an alternative.

About 12 minutes · Original short practice · Untimed

The stimulus / Keep it in view

Federalist No. 10 · A claim and an alternative

Original paraphrase and argument prompt. The document is a public-domain foundational text.

Document idea

Federalist No. 10 treats faction as a danger when a group pursues interests opposed to others’ rights or the community’s lasting interests. It argues that an extended republic contains more varied interests, making a harmful majority harder to organize. It does not promise that conflict disappears.

Writing question

Develop a claim about whether a large republic can help protect minority rights. Use the document’s reasoning and address the objection that a larger republic can make representatives more distant from constituents.

Mark useful evidence, then explain what it helps you establish.

Start with the evidence.

Question 1 / 2

Which thesis establishes a defensible line of reasoning?Large republics are large, and rights are important.A larger republic can protect minority rights by making domination by one common interest harder, though representation still needs accountability.Federalist No. 10 is a famous document.There are many opinions about the size of republics.

Question 2 / 2

Which use of evidence is accurate?Madison’s argument guarantees factions will disappear.Any majority is necessarily harmful.Varied interests can make it harder for a harmful majority to coordinate.A smaller population automatically has more interests than a larger one.

A short written explanation

Write a short argument answering the prompt. Use Federalist No. 10 accurately, then respond to the distance-from-constituents objection.

Open a sentence starting point

A large republic can/cannot ___ because ___. Federalist No. 10 supports/challenges this through ___. Although ___, ___.

0 words · Write at least 12 before opening the revision guide. Written reasoning is reviewed by a teacher.

A thesis that does work · Student practice record

A thesis that does work · AP U.S. Government & Politics

Unit 1 · Topics 1.5 · In progress

Mode: guided. Hints opened: 0.

Document idea
Federalist No. 10 treats faction as a danger when a group pursues interests opposed to others’ rights or the community’s lasting interests. It argues that an extended republic contains more varied interests, making a harmful majority harder to organize. It does not promise that conflict disappears.

Writing question
Develop a claim about whether a large republic can help protect minority rights. Use the document’s reasoning and address the objection that a larger republic can make representatives more distant from constituents.

Evidence marked: None

Question 1: Which thesis establishes a defensible line of reasoning?
First checked response: Not checked

Question 2: Which use of evidence is accurate?
First checked response: Not checked

WRITING PROMPT
Write a short argument answering the prompt. Use Federalist No. 10 accurately, then respond to the distance-from-constituents objection.

FIRST DRAFT
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REVISED RESPONSE
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REVISION NOTE
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SELF-REVIEW
Make a defensible claim with a line of reasoning.: Not reviewed
Explain relevant evidence from Federalist No. 10.: Not reviewed
Respond to the alternative rather than merely mentioning it.: Not reviewed

TRANSFER
A response says, “Some argue representation becomes less responsive,” and stops there. What is missing?
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Choice checks: 0/2. Transfer: Not checked. Written work requires teacher review; these are not AP points.

Original paraphrase and argument prompt. The document is a public-domain foundational text.