AOC/Constitution
This document was the first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1777 and ratified in 1781.
Articles of Confederation
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Written by Thomas Jefferson with help from John Adams and Benjamin Franklin and based on the works on John Locke.
True or false: Brutus 1 likes the idea of pluralism?
False. Brutus 1 believed that you couldn't have pluralism because too many ideas would limit the chances of the right ideas being represented.
What problem does Federalist No. 10 identify as the greatest threat to popular governments?
Factions
In the Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr. argues that people have a moral responsibility to disobey these kinds of laws.
Unjust Laws.
This war was happening when the Articles of Confederation were written.
American Revolutionary War
What are the three parts of the DOI?
It can be divided into three parts: theory of government based on the social contract and natural rights, a list of grievances against the king and Parliament, and a statement of colonial unity and separation from Britain.
Which form of government is more likely to preserve and protect personal liberties and why?
Small republics are more likely to preserve and protect personal liberties, as the people are the sovereign, and their sentiments are communicated by themselves which is why it must be limited so that the people can conveniently assemble and debate. Furthermore, the interest of the public is easier perceived, better understood, and in reach of every citizen
What solution does James Madison propose in Federalist No. 10 to control the effects of factions?
A large republic
In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argues that a large republic can best control this problem in government.
Factions.
This 1786–1787 rebellion showed that the Articles of Confederation government was too weak.
Shay's Rebellion.
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
The DOI was approved by the 2nd CC on July 2, 1776.
Why, according to Brutus, is the decision whether or not to ratify the Constitution so important?
The decision of whether or not to ratify the Constitution is so important because it will determine the future of the liberties and security of the rights of the people, and that of the generations to come.
What phrase from Federalist No. 51 explains how the branches of government limit each other?
“Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.”
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known by this name.
Bill of Rights.
What was the point of the Declaration of Independence?
Summarized the colonists' motivation for seeking independence.
ist 1 thing that indicates that Brutus is concerned about whether a diverse, large population could readily be united under a strong central government.
Brutus states that in such an extensive republic, the elite of the government would soon rise above the control of the people, and abuse their power.
According to Federalist No. 70, what type of executive leads to stronger and more effective leadership?
A single executive
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote these essays to support ratification of the United States Constitution.
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
Constitution
What 3 ideas does the Declaration of Independence state?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Brutus was part of this group that opposed the United States Constitution.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
What power of the Supreme Court is defended in Federalist No. 78?
Judicial review
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial and Executive.