Fed #51
The main Concept of Fed #51
To encourage the system of checks and balances and separation of powers?
Anti-federalist wanted
Multiple executives
What year did Roe v. Wade happen?
1973
What year did Citizen Unitied v. FEC happen?
2010
Federalist No. 51 was written by
James Maddison
Who is the author of Federalist #70?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the principle of Roe v Wade?
The constitution protects a persons right to privacy
What is the principle of Citizens United v. FEC?
Prohibits government from punishing citizens for participating in free speech.
What is an example of a check that the legislature places on the executive?
The power of impeachment and removal from office
Senate advice and consent
Override veto
Oversight etc.
Anti-federalists criticized the United States Constitution primarily because governing power was concentrated in the:
National Government
What is the significance of Roe v Wade
The Constitution protects personal privacy, including the right to an abortion.
What is a the significance of Citizen United v. FEC?
Corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in elections cannot be limited under the First Amendment.
What is an example of a check that the executive places on the judiciary?
Presidents nominate justices
Issue pardons etc.
According to Federalist #70, what is ONE benefit a strong presidency would provide to a representative democracy?
A strong presidency is important for protection against foreign attacks.
A strong presidency provided unity, stability, and protection.
Having one strong leader allows for accountability.
What was the case that set the precedent for Roe v. Wade?
Griswold v. Connecticut
What effects did this case have?
It caused the spending on campaigns to increase.
In Federalist #51, Madison infers that the _______ might not be qualified to make informed appointments of judges.
People
According to Federalist #70, the executive should
Be one strong and energetic person