Declaration of Independence
Who are the authors of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin
What was Brutus No.1 main concern?
That having a large republic would lead to tyranny
When was the Constitution of the United States writtten?
1787
Why does James Madison think that a large republic is better to control factions? (No. 10)
There is increased diversity of interests and parties
Does Martin Luther King jr. support violent protesting?
No he does not.
What three rights does the Declaration say people are born with?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What does Brutus think will happen to the state?
Brutus believed the state would be less powerful than the federall government.
What are the three branches of government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
Why does Madison want to seperate the goverment into branches? (No. 51)
To prevent the abuse of power
Who was Martin luther king inspired by?
He was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi
What was the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the independence from the king
What does Brutus think about the Necessary and Proper Clause?
It gives Congress nearly unlimited and unchecked power to expand its authority.
Why does the Constitution divde the governement into branches?
To make sure that all the branches had equal power and no branch got too powerful.
What is something the executive branch needs to have according to Hamilton? (No. 70)
Energy
Why does he think it is necessary to protest?
To confront injustice.
Why are there complaints against the king in the declaration?
To justify the colonies seperation from Britain
Is Brutus for or against a large republic?
He is agaisnt a large republic
What is Checks and Balance?
each branch of government have specific powers to limit and oversee the actions of others.
What is the federalist 78 about?
Discusses the structure and powers of the judiciary department
What are constructive tensions
Sit-In and marches
What are the parts of the Declaration of Indepence?
The introduction, the Preamble, Indictment, Denunciation of the British people, and the Conclusion.
Why is Brutus worried about the Judicial Branch becoming too powerful?
no acountability to the people or legislature.
What is the main idea of the Consitution?
To control the goverment and their powers
How does a strong president help the country?
strong president helps the country by providing effective leadership and stability
Why was he in jail?
He was protesting unjust laws.