Federalist/Anti-Federalist
Define Ratification.
To approve and give formal sanction to; confirm.
What is the significance of "unalienable rights"?
They are rights that cannot be surrendered or taken away.
What was three major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
1. Congress had no power to tax. (No money)
2. States retained most of the power, leading to conflicts and lack of unity.
3. The national government lacked the authority to enforce laws.
Define Amend.
To correct; to rectify by expunging a mistake.
What does the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" signify?
Fundamental rights that every individual is entitled to.
Who were the primary authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
What does "Endowed by their Creator" mean in the Declaration?
God given qualities
How did the lack of a national military affect the Articles?
It left the nation vulnerable to external threats without a standing army.
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalist proposed the Bill of Rights to explicitly guarantee individual freedoms.
What is an Institution?
A system, plan or society established, either by law or by the authority of individuals for promoting any object, public or social
What was the Federalists' response to Anti-Federalist concerns?
They argued that the separation of powers and checks and balances would prevent tyranny.
Governments derive their just powers from the consent of governed.
What government principle is being described here?
Separation of Powers, Limited Government, Democracy
How did the Articles of Confederation impact trade among states?
It led to trade disputes and tariffs between states, as there was no federal regulation.
How did the Anti-Federalists view state sovereignty?
They believed that state governments should hold more power than the federal government.
Name one grievance from the British that violated the colonist natural rights.
Quartering Act-Property
Stamp Act-Life
No trial by jury-liberty
Each of the acts effect colonist pursuit of happiness
What was the Federalists 'feel about the Articles of Confederation?
It failed because it did not have a strong central government.
What does the Declaration of Independence say about tyrannical government leader?
Unfit to be the ruler of free people
What was the process required to amend the Articles of Confederation?
Unanimous consent of all 13 states was required
The Federalist argued that the separation of powers and checks and balances would prevent tyranny.
The Anti-Federalist felt that a strong central/national government would become too powerful.
Compromise: Federalist agreed to Anti-Federalist proposed a Bill of Rights to explicitly guarantee individual freedoms.
Describe the social contract theory as it relates to the Declaration of Independence.
The belief that governments are formed by the consent of the governed to protect their natural rights. If governments don't protect those rights, it is the right of the people to rebel.
What was the Federalist viewpoint of the constitution?
The Constitution will help preserve and protect the peoples’ liberty.
Name the 5 of the 6 colonial grievances identified in the Declaration of Independence.
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1. imposing taxes without the consent of the people
2. suspending trial by jury
3. limiting judicial powers
4. quartering soldiers
5. dissolving legislatures
6. Interfering with laws
How did the lack of a national court system affect the government under the Articles of Confederation?
It hindered the ability to resolve disputes between states.
What is one reason the Anti-Federalists felt the Constitution threatened individual liberties?
They believed it gave too much power to the federal government without sufficient checks.
How do the unalienable rights expressed in the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence different than the rights outlined by John Locke?
Declaration of Independence: Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness
Locke said: Life Liberty Property