Federalist
How does a large republic help control factions?
A large republic makes it harder for one faction to gain too much power
Police search someone’s house without a warrant or probable cause, which amendment may have been violated?
The 4th Amendment
What type of government did the Articles create?
They created a confederation, meaning a loose alliance of independent states with a weak central government.
Explain one reason Brutus thinks the national government will become too powerful.
Brutus believes clauses like the necessary and proper clause will allow the national government to expand its powers.
Explain one way the Constitution limits government power.
The Constitution limits power through checks and balances, allowing each branch to monitor and limit the others.
What did Alexander Hamilton mean when he said “there used to be energy in the executive”?
It means that the president should have power & be able to make decisions & enforce laws; there should only be one president
How does the 1st Amendment protect religious freedoms?
By having the free exercise clause which gives people the right to practice their religion
How many votes did each state have in Congress?
Each state had one vote, regardless of its population.
What does Brutus believe could happen to state governments if the Constitution is adopted?
He believes state governments could lose their power and become less important compared to the national government.
Explain one reason the framers wrote the Constitution
The framers wrote the Constitution because the Articles of Confederation created a weak national government that could not effectively solve national problems.
Why is separation of powers important?
It prevents one branch of govt from becoming too powerful
If the Constitution doesn’t give a power to the federal govt, who gets it?
The states or the people
What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles?
Shays' Rebellion (1786–1787) showed the government was too weak to maintain order.
Why does Brutus think the “necessary and proper clause” is dangerous?
He thinks it gives the national government too much flexibility to expand its power beyond what is clearly written.
Describe one principle of government found in the Constitution
One principle is separation of powers, which divides government authority among three branches to prevent too much power in one place.
What power of the courts is supported in this paper?
Judicial Review
What was the original reason for the 2nd Amendment to be included in the BOR?
When America was first formed, they wanted citizens to be able to form militias to protect themselves
Why did king believed civil disobedience was necessary?
King believed civil disobedience was necessary because unjust laws that treat people unfairly should not be followed.
Explain one reason Brutus believes the Constitution threatens individual liberties.
Brutus believes individual freedoms could be threatened because the Constitution originally did not include a Bill of Rights.
Explain one reason the Constitution includes a process for amendments.
The Constitution includes an amendment process so the government can adapt and make changes when new problems or ideas arise while still keeping the main structure of government stable.
How does federalism affect state laws?
Federalism affect state laws by giving states the power to make their own decisions
Why is the 9th Amendment important even though it doesn’t have a specific right included?
It talk about rights/freedoms that aren‘t stated in the constitution
What was one criticism King makes about moderates?
King criticizes moderates who support equality but prefer order and delay instead of taking action for justice.
What is one main concern Brutus has about the Constitution?
Brutus worries that the national government will become too powerful and take away power from the states.
Explain one way the Constitution protects against tyranny
The Constitution protects against tyranny by dividing power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches so no single group can control the government.