Declaration of Independence
What are the natural rights the DOI lists and argues the government should protect?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What can the government not do?
What are the 7 articles of the Constitution
1- Legislative
2-Executive
3-Judicial
4-States
5-Amendments
6-Supremacy Clause
7-Ratification
what is a faction
a group with a common interest on an issue
What is better? Strong Central government or strong state governments according to Brutus 1
Strong state governments to protect the will of the people
What is social contract
How many votes did each state have?
1
What clause allows Congress to pass laws not directly in writing?
necessary and proper clause or elastic clause
Why do both Fed 10 and Fed 51 believe a large republic is better for democracy?
Because it allows more amounts of factions to rise which then creates more competition for power in the country, limiting the amount one faction can obtain.
Why is the large republic worse according to Brutus
It will not listen to all the people and ignore the minorities while working for the majority
What is one purpose of government?
protection, happiness, and provide for people
How many states had to agree for something to get passed
9 out of 13 for laws, but all 13 had to agree for amendments, or it wouldn't be passed
What clause states that national government has authority of state in lawmaking and executing laws
supremacy clause
What is the method that helps keep government from tyranny?
checks and balances
What is the largest thing Brutus wants
he wants a bill of rights in order to protect the liberties for the people from tyranny
Who's enlightenment ideas directly influenced the DOI
What is John Locke
What event led to the realization the Articles were not working
Shay's Rebellion brought attention to the poor economic situation
what majority of congress and state legislatures are needed in order to pass an amendment
Why does Fed 51 believe that government officials should be under checks and balances?
Human nature always acts in self interest and is motivated by their desires.
What clause does Brutus argue the most with
The necessary and proper clause because it expands govt power to anything they can wrap their words around