FRQ 1

American politics often reflects a tension between majority will and minority rights. Take a position on the proper balance of these two important principles. Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents: The Declaration of Independence The Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution In your response you should do the following: ✓ Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning. ✓ Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence.      • One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed above.      • A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your        first piece of evidence, or it may come from your knowledge of course concepts. ✓ Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis.