Quotable Quotes
“Liberty is to faction what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires. But it could not be less folly to abolish liberty, which is essential to political life, because it nourishes faction, than it would be to wish the annihilation of air."
What is Federalist 10?
This author (primarily) wrote The Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
This document was written to explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain.
This document argues that the design of the judicial branch protects the Supreme Court’s independence.
What is Federalist 78?
This Federalist paper discusses the power of judicial review.
What is Federalist No. 78?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…”
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This author wrote Federalist No 10.
Who is James Madison?
This document was written because the colonies knew they needed some form of official government that united the thirteen colonies.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This document demonstrates that the presidency has been enhanced beyond its expressed constitutional powers.
What is Federalist 70?
This Federalist paper argues that the most necessary characteristic in an executive is "energy."
What is Federalist No. 70?
"The laws and customs of the several states are, in many respects, very diverse, and in some opposites; each would be in favor of its own interest and customs, and, of consequences, a legislature."
What is Brutus 1?
This author wrote Letter from a Birmingham Jail.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This document was written to protect citizens and also the states. It ensures rights, prevents the federal government from infringing on these rights, and creates laws.
What is the Constitution?
This document demonstrates that the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause as well as other constitutional provisions have often been used to support the advancement of equality.
What is Letter from Birmingham Jail?
This Federalist Paper advocates for a separation of powers in the government.
What is Federalist No. 51?
“One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.”
What is Letter from Birmingham Jail?
This author wrote Federalist No 70.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This document was written to encourage New Yorkers to reject the proposed Constitution.
What is Brutus 1?
This document emerged from the debate about the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation as a blueprint for limited government.
What is The Constitution?
This Federalist Paper argues that having a large, diverse population keeps the majority from oppressing the minority.
What is Federalist No.10?
“[This branch] may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments.
What is Federalist No 78?
This author wrote Federalist No 70.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This document was written to convince the people of New York to ratify the proposed federal U.S. Constitution, and explained that factions would not be a problem in the proposed republic.
What is Federalist 10?
This document stresses the importance of balancing a government's abilities with personal rights.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This Federalist Paper claims that the slow-moving Congress will be best-balanced by a quick and decisive executive
What is Federalist Paper No. 70?