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Name the Committee of Five
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston
Life, liberty and property
Thomas Jefferson
What are 2 reasons to why Alexander Hamilton want to advocate for a single and energetic leader?
1. Allow more accountability
2. Make quick and clear decisions
3. Creates less confusion
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states' approvals are required to amend a law?
9/13 to create a law
James Madison argued that the government should be divided among the ( ) branch, ( ) branch, and ( ) branch in order to prevent ( ).
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Tyranny/abuse of power
In which Article and which section in the Constitution can you find the Elastic Clause?
Article 1, Section 8
How does Madison define factions
a group of citizens who pursue their own interests at the expense of others.
What are the 4 components of the Declaration of Independence? List them in order
The Preamble
The Declaration of Natural Rights
The List of Grievances
The Resolution of Independence
Why should Supreme Court judges have life tenure?
To reinforce their independence, enabling them to rule fairly and upheld justice.
The Declaration of Independence provides a foundation for the democratic ideal that all political power resides with the people and that the people are the source of political power. What is this ideal called?
Popular Sovereignty
Which document talked about judicial review and what does the term mean?
Fed 78, the Supreme court is the sole interpreter of the Constitution.
Under the Articles of Confederation, what powers of the central government is limited? List 2 restrictions.
1. Cannot tax
2. Cannot regulate interstate commerce
3. Cannot raise federal army
4. Cannot declare war
Fed 10 is written by James Madison under what pen name?
Publius
Which historical event proved that the Articles of Confederation is unpersueable?
Shays' Rebellion
In which Article and which section in the Constitution can you find the Supremacy Clause? What does it establish?
Article VI, Section 2.
federal law takes precedence over state laws when they conflict.
Brutus 1 is an example of _________________ democracy, and it argued for ______________ republic.
participatory, small
Why does Brutus 1 advocate against a united and powerful central government? List 2 reasons
1. The representatives are unable to meet the needs of their people due to distance and differences between states
2. Officials could easily abuse their powers
According to Fed 78, judges should base their decisions on ( ) instead of ( ).
The Constitution
Public opinion/pressure
This corresponds to Hamilton's description “neither force nor will, but merely judgment.”
According to Alexander Hamilton, “energy in the executive” is essential for ( )
good government
Martin Luther King argues that ( ) is morally justified and is necessary in challenging unjust laws.
civil disobedience/nonviolent protest
Why do the federalists want to ratify the Constitution? List 2 reasons
Stabilize the Economy/unite the union together
The Constitutional system that divides power between national and state governments is called division of powers, what is it also called?
Federalism
In Fed 51, James Madison identified which branch to be the most power and therefore is most in need of restrictions?
legislative because they can make laws and have the power of the purse
According to James Madison, what is the best way to control factions?
A large republic will control them/break them up
Which document advocated for checks and balances system? Who is the author?
Fed 51, James Madison