Declaration of Independence
This document was adopted in 1776. The document announced that the American colonies were separating from Great Britain.
Declaration of independence
This document creates the first national government of the United States.
Articles of Confederation
This document was written in 1787 established the framework for the national government
Constitution of the United States of America
Which Federalist document argued that a large republic is the best way to control the dangers of factions? Who argued it?
- Federalist No. 10
- James Madison
What did the Letter from a Birmingham Jail defend and argue? Who wrote it?
- It defends nonviolent direct action to combat injustice and advocates for equality.
- Martin Luther King Jr.
According to the DOC, what are all people born with?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Under the Articles, most political power was given to these governments rather than national government.
State government
The Constitution divides government power into three branches
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which Federalist document explains how separation of powers and checks and balances prevent tyranny? Who explains it?
- Federalist No. 51
- Madison
Overturned Plessy- segregation in public education is inherently unequal and violates 14th amendment's Equal Protection Clause
Brown v. Board of Education (1954
The documents state that governments get their power from____
Consent of government
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the power to do this, which made it much harder to raise money
Collective tax
The system allows each branch of government limit the powers of others
Check and Balances
Which Federalist document argues for a single, energetic executive leader? Who argued for it?
- Federalist No. 70
- Alexander Hamilton
This established the three separate branches of government-executive, legislative, and judicial.
Separation of Powers
The document argues that if the government becomes too disruptive then it’s the the people right to ____
Alter or abolish the government
The national government under the Articles had no executive branch and no national system of which courts?
Federal courts
How many amendments are apart of the U.S. Constitution
27 amendments
Which Federalist document argues for an independent judiciary with life tenure to protect the Constitution through judicial review. Who argues it?
- Federalist No. 78
- Hamilton
Power used by congress to gather information useful for the formation of legislation
Congressional Oversight
A large portion of the DOC list complaints about abuses by this country’s government
Great Britain
One major problem with the articles was that Congress couldn't regulate this type of trade between states or with other countries
What is the highest court in the U.S.
The Supreme Court
What document is Anti-Federalist and argues that a large republic will trample on individual liberties and state sovereignty?
Brutus No. 1
-Due Process Clause
-Equal Protection Clause
-Citizenship Clause
14th Amendment