Articles of Confederation & Brutus
Shay's Revolution
What showed the flaws in the AofC?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What are the natural rights of man?
Congress
What is Article I?
What is the main idea of Fed 51?
Separation of powers; checks and balances
What is the main idea of Fed 78?
Federal Courts/Judges
What did Brutus state about the size and power of central government?
Small, very little power
Where did the main ideas of the preamble come from?
Enlightment period
The Presidency
What is Article II
Why does Fed 51 set up a system of checks and balances?
To ensure the least amount of room for currption
Unbiased
What is the way a Federal Judge should be, as stated in Fed 78?
What was one of the main issues with the Articles of Confederation?
It had no power over states
Secure natural rights
What is the role of the government?
What is a power of the courts that was not stated in Article III?
Judicial Review
What is claimed about human nature?
"If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
Judicial Review
What is the implied power stated in Fed 78?
What was the main argument of Brutus?
That a federation had too much and would make state governments obsolete
What are the three sections of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, grievances against King George III, resolution for independence
What powers are given to the President in Article II?
commander-in-chief, appointment, pardon, treaty, veto, and appointment of executive officers
The People
What is the "chief check" on the government?
Why is the Judicuary branch the weakest?
It does not have the power of finances or enforement as congress and executive do
What did Brutus argue the role of the government was? How did this fail with the Articles of Confederation?
A government that did not have control over the states, the government did not have control over taxation and therefore could not fund itselt
What do people have the right to do if the government infringes on their rights? How does this connect to the Constitution?
Right to overthrow and instill a new government, the first amendment gives people the right to protest and free speech
What clauses are in Article I?
Commerce, necessary and proper, taxing and spending, and war powers
What is an example of the ideas from Fed 51 in government today?
Senate/HofR, Pres/Congress, Courts/Congress, etc.
Why is there an arguement for lifetime appointment?
It allows for Judges to focus on the people rather than reelection