Federalist 10/51
Who wrote Federalist 10 and 51?
James Madison
Who wrote Brutus 1?
Anti-federalist Robert Yates
Who wrote this document?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What did the Constitution establish?
A checks and balances system (3 branches of government) with a bicameral legislature (Senate and House)
How many amendments does the Bill of Rights contain?
10
What is a faction?
a group which arose from the unequal distribution of property or wealth and had the potential to cause instability in government
What is the Elastic Clause?
It authorizes Congress to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the enumerated powers
What is civil disobedience?
It is it conscious decision to not follow/break a law due to its immorality and unjustness
What were some powers that the Articles of Confederation gave to Congress?
Congress could make treaties and alliances, coordinate armed forces and the war effort, and coin money.
What did the Bill of Rights do?
It was designed to protect people's freedoms
Describe the difference between a direct democracy and a republic
A republic is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws, whereas a direct democracy gives its people the power to decide on policy initiatives directly.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
It makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws as long as the national government is acting within its constitutional limits
What book is based on these letters?
Why We Can't Wait
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The central government was too weak. It had no real power over the states and could not impose taxes on them. This lead to a lack of funds for the central government and weakened the economy.
What does the first and second amendment guarantee?
The first amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition. The second amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
What did Federalist 10 support/argue?
It will help to balance the country out and prevent one party from becoming the majority, thus taking over and ignoring the interests of the other parties. It allows the majority to rule, while giving the opportunity for the minority to voice their opinions.
What did Brutus 1 advocate for?
People's freedoms and a Bill of Rights
Why did MLK write these letters?
It was written in response to a public statement issued by Alabama’s leading white religious leaders that questioned and criticized the timing of the peaceful protests as well as King, himself
What could Congress not do under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress can't levy taxes, regulate commerce, have its own militia, force payment from states for upkeep of the central government, or enforce their passed laws in the states.
Why was the Bill of Rights written?
To appease the anti-federalists
What did Federalist 51 support?
The checks and balances system and the separation of powers helps to prevent the central government from becoming too powerful. It protects the people from the power of factions and the majority.
According to Brutus 1, why are factions a bad thing?
Too many competing groups will make the government ineffective because the government will be focused on trying to appease the factions rather than focusing on what the individuals need
What did these letters discuss?
He defends the nonviolent philosophy and advocates for using civil disobedience in order to make a change in society. Additionally, he states his grievances towards white moderates for their complacency.
How many articles are in the Constitution and what do they cover?
There are seven which include information about the legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, states' relations, modes of amendment, constitutional oath, and ratification.
What do amendments 5, 6, 7, and 8 have in common?
They each relate to the judicial system. 5 protects one from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and gives the right to due process. 6 is the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer and an impartial jury. 7 is the right to trial by jury, and 8 is no cruel and unusual punishment.