Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution. (LOR-1.A) Explain how models of representative democracy are visible in major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U. S. (LOR-1.B) Explain how Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy are reflected in U. S. foundational documents. (CON-1.A) Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting the federal government greater power formerly reserved to the states. (CON-1.B) Explain the impact of political negotiation and compromise at the Constitutional Convention on the development of the constitutional system. (CON-1.C) Explain the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. (PMI-1.A) Explain the implications of separation of powers and checks and balances for the U. S. political system. (PMI-1.B) Explain how societal needs affect the constitutional allocation of power between the national and state governments. (CON-2.A) Explain how the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time. (CON-2.B) Explain how the distribution of powers among three federal branches and between national and state governments impacts policy making. (CON-2.C)