Understanding key foundational documents can lead to a deeper understating of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. Additionally, these foundational documents may be the focus of AP® exam questions. You are encouraged to take notes or make annotations as you read. You will use evidence from the document to answer each question in your assignment.
Assignment
After reading the foundational document, answer the following questions.
Essential Understandings
1. How does the structure of the executive branch affect the political system?

2. How does the structure of the executive branch affect accountability in the system?

Key Ideas and Arguments
3. What is Hamilton’s main argument in Federalist, no. 70? Cite specific evidence from the text in your response.

4. What evidence does Hamilton use to support his argument? Cite specific evidence from the text in your response.