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The primary texts, modern translations, core principles, and legal analysis of American democracy
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Chapter 1
4 SectionsDeclaration of Independence (1776)
1.1
Declaration of Independence (1776) (Primary Text)
13 min read•8 key terms
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1.2
Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
9 min read•8 key terms
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1.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
7 min read•8 key terms
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1.4
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Chapter 2
4 SectionsArticles of Confederation (1777)
2.1
Articles of Confederation (1777) (Primary Text)
22 min read•8 key terms
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2.2
Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
7 min read•8 key terms
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2.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
8 min read•8 key terms
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2.4
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Chapter 3
4 SectionsThe United States Constitution (1787)
3.1
The United States Constitution (1787) (Primary Text)
10 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
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3.3
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Chapter 4
4 SectionsFederalist No. 10 (James Madison, 1787)
4.1
Federalist No. 10 (James Madison, 1787) (Primary Text)
11 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
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Chapter 5
4 SectionsBrutus No. 1 (Anti-Federalist, 1787)
5.1
Brutus No. 1 (Anti-Federalist, 1787) (Primary Text)
14 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
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5.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
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Chapter 6
4 SectionsFederalist No. 51 (James Madison, 1788)
6.1
Federalist No. 51 (James Madison, 1788) (Primary Text)
11 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
7 min read•8 key terms
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6.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
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Chapter 7
4 SectionsFederalist No. 39 (James Madison, 1788)
7.1
Federalist No. 39 (James Madison, 1788) (Primary Text)
13 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
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Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
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Chapter 8
4 SectionsFederalist No. 70 (Alexander Hamilton, 1788)
8.1
Federalist No. 70 (Alexander Hamilton, 1788) (Primary Text)
6 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
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8.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
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Chapter 9
4 SectionsFederalist No. 78 (Alexander Hamilton, 1788)
9.1
Federalist No. 78 (Alexander Hamilton, 1788) (Primary Text)
13 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
7 min read•8 key terms
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9.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
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Chapter 10
4 SectionsLetter from Birmingham Jail (Martin Luther King Jr., 1963)
10.1
Letter from Birmingham Jail (Martin Luther King Jr., 1963) (Primary Text)
26 min read•8 key terms
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Modern Translation & Plain-English Guide
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10.3
Core Principles & Constitutional Arguments
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10.4
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