The Federalist Papers teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on The Federalist Papers for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Papers 1 to 17
Publius presents union as protection against conflict and oppression, then argues that national laws must reach citizens directly.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Papers 18 to 34
Examples of weak confederacies lead into arguments that national defense and other shared duties require effective powers and dependable taxation.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Papers 35 to 51
Madison explains constitutional compromise and shared authority, then argues that practical checks must protect liberty against officials and oppressive majorities.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Papers 52 to 68
The essays defend representative institutions, election safeguards, and a stable Senate before examining presidential selection and limits on executive claims.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Papers 69 to 85
Hamilton defends an accountable executive and independent courts, then urges adoption before amendment as a way to preserve union and liberty.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
The Federalist Papers
by Alexander Hamilton
Teacher and class
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