AP GOV Important Things to Know

Article 1, Section 8

Part of Constitution. Enumerated powers of Congress (explicitly mentioned powers). Taxation, commerce, and necessary and proper clause.

Article 1, Section 7

Revenue bills must originate in House. Good for budget/policy regulation arguments.

Article 2

Part of Constitution. Talks about President powers. Commander in chief, veto, appointments

Article 3

Part of Constitution. Talks about Judicial power. Judicial review, life tenure

First amendment

Free speech, press, religion, assembly, petition. (Five freedom rapps).

Fourth amendment

Privacy and search/ seizure. For data or government surveillance arguments.

Tenth Amendment

Powers reserved to state. Used in federalism arguments

Federalist No. 10

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Federalist No. 51

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Brutus No. 1

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Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

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Federalist No. 70

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Federalist No. 78

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Letter from Birmingham Jail

Letter that argues for civil disobedience against unjust laws. Distinguishes just vs. unjust laws. Emphasizes Moral duty to resist oppression.