Federalist Papers
Federalist 10 argued that...
- The establishment of a representative democracy is effective against partisanship and factionalism.
- Shows why the Founding Fathers rejected direct democracy and factionalism.
The AOC were weak because:
They gave too much power to the states and not enough power to the central governments
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What prevents the government from prosecuting an individual twice for the same crime?
Double Jeopardy under the 5th Amendment
What do Federalist 10 and Brutus 1 have in common?
They both believe that there is no true representation in a large republic.
Federalist 51 argued that...
- The Constitution's separation of powers and system of checks and balances prevents tyranny.
- Dividing power among branches and levels protects liberty.
Articles 2 and 3 state that:
States have reserved powers
States help protect each other from attacks
What is the name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
You chose to have your civil case heard by a jury. What amendment have you used?
6th Amendment (The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person)
How are Federalist 10 and Brutus 1 different?
Federalist 10 wanted federalism and Brutus 1 wanted anti-federalism
Federalist 70 argues that...
- The purpose of having a single executive in government.
- An executive brings the government both the energy of one person & the safety of accountability to the people.
Articles 4 and 5 state that:
Citizens have free trade and keep the same privileges in other states
Each state is allowed one vote in Congress
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are the five things protected under the 1st Amendment?
- Speech
- Press
- Religion
- Assembly
- Petition
(remember RAPPS)
A Letter From Birmingham Jail was written because...
MLK wanted to defend the strategy of nonviolent action
Federalist 78 argues that...
- The power of judicial review
- The federal courts have the duty to determine whether acts of Congress are constitutional
- The structure/function of the Judicial Branch
What is popular sovereignty? (Declaration of Independence)
The political principle that a government's legitimacy and authority are created and sustained solely by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power. It implies that citizens hold supreme power, granting authority to leaders who must act according to the will of the populace.
What three branches of Government does the Constitution define?
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judicial
A police officer pulls you over for speeding. He has you step out of the car and then searches it. He has no warrant or probable cause. What amendment protects you from this?
The 4th Amendment (protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring warrants based on probable clause)
A Letter From Birmingham Jail serves as...
A foundational, non-governmental document that urges citizens to use civil disobedience
Brutus 1 argues that...
- A free republic cannot govern over a country as large as the United States
- States that the government officers would control the people and abuse their power
A system where the governing authority is restricted by law in order to protect individual rights and liberties. It limits state power through mechanisms like separation of powers and checks and balances, ensuring that government actions remain within clearly defined, authorized boundaries.
What was the country's first Constitution called?
The Articles of Confederation
A person is sentenced to death for murder. The governor chooses to let the person be executed by having him thrown out of an airplane. What amendment has been violated?
8th Amendment (Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail and prohibits cruel and unusual punishments)
What is the nickname for the 10th Amendment?
The Reserved Powers Amendment