Federalism
Which Document was against a strong central government and warned of the dangers of factions?
Brutus 1
Which document created a social contract between Americans and their government?
Declaration of Independence
ten amendments protects freedoms such as speech, religion, and press
Bill of Rights
James Madison explains how separation of powers and checks and balances prevent tyranny.
Federalist No. 51
Checks the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional.
Judicial branch
(fed 51)
What is the goal of the Constitution?
Set the foundation of the of the government, peoples rights, and the defining the relationship between the citizens and the government
This document argues that governments get their power from the consent of the governed and that people have the right to overthrow an unjust government.
Declaration of Independence
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, and religion?
First amendment
Where is this quote from
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,"
Declaration of Independence
What is the most important quality of a president, according to Hamilton?
Energy
Alexander Hamilton argued that the judicial branch would be the “least dangerous” branch and supported the idea of judicial review.
Federalist No. 78
document begins with the phrase “We the People”
The Constitution
This document served as a civil protest of the lack of equal protection.
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
warned that the Constitution would create a government that was too powerful and distant from the people
Brutus 1
Madison argues that the structure of government should allow “ambition to counteract ambition.”
Fed no.51
argues that a large republic can control factions better than a small one
Federalist No. 10
lists grievances against King George III to justify why the colonies had the right to form their own government
Declaration of Independence
created a weak national government with no power to tax or regulate interstate commerce
Articles of Confederation
James Madison explains that a large republic helps control factions by spreading them out across a bigger population
Federalist no 10
Hamilton claims the president must have “energy” to effectively lead the nation.
Fed 70
the national government had very limited authority
Articles of Confederation
added to the Constitution partly to reassure citizens that the new national government would not violate
Bill of rights
defends civil disobedience and explains why unjust laws should not be followed
Letter from Birmingham
Where is this quote from
"neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments"
Federalist 78
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