Federalist Papers
Who wrote federalist 70?
Alexander Hamilton
What government branch is focused on in Article I of the constitution?
The Legislative Branch
Who wrote Brutus 1?
Anti-Federalist
What was the purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?
To announce the 13 colonies' separation from Great Britain.
When was the Articles of Confederation Ratified?
1781
What did federalist 78 argue?
For an independent judiciary, life tenures for judges and the powers of judicial review.
What amendment is this: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances"
First Amendment
According to Brutus 1
Pluralism is not ideal because there are too many interest
What did the Declaration of Independence establish?
It established fundamental rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
This newspaper magazine’s editor, Harvey Shapiro, initially asked King to write the letter for publication.
The New York Post.
What federalist paper justifies the constitution's separation of powers and system of checks and balances to prevent tyranny?
Federalist 51
What Amendment is this: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
The second Amendment
What belief does federalist 10 and Brutus 1 have in common?
There is no true representation in a large republic
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first written constitution of the United States.
Which of the federalist papers argue that a strong large federal republic is the best way to control the dangers of factions?
Federalist 10
Where are the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause found?
The first amendment
Which group refused to support the ratification of the constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added to protect individual liberties?
Anti-federalist
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Dr. King’s letter was a response to…
A published letter from 8 white clergymen who criticized his involvement in the Birmingham civil rights protests.
According to Hamilton in Federalist No.78, which branch of government holds the power of the "purse"?
The legislative Branch
In Miranda V. Arizona, the supreme court ruled that the defendant’s interrogation violated the “____” amendment.
Fifth
True or False: The Federalists favored a strong central government over a loose confederation of independent states.
True
Which Enlightenment thinker most influenced the Declarations ideas on natural rights and the right to revolution?
John Locke
Which group wanted to draw support from small farmers, rural residents, and debtors who feared that a central government would be dominated by wealthy elites?
Anti-Federalists