Federalism
Federal document written by Alexander Hamilton and advocates for a single President, necessary for accountability and efficiency.
Federalist No. 70 (1788)
TRUE OR FALSE
The government was designed to be weak to avoid the tyranny feared from British rule.
There was no president or national court system; the government consisted only of Congress.
States retained little to no power, and did not have right to govern themselves.
True
True
False
Natural rights are...
Rights inherent to all people, not given by government.
What are rights that are not listed but are still retained by the people? (9th amendment)
Unenumerated rights.
In what ways does Brutus 1 differ from Federalist 10?
Advocates for a confederation of small, local republics, arguing that a large, diverse nation cannot maintain a free, representative government.
Federalist No.70 (1788) argues for...
For an independent judiciary and establishes the concept of judicial review.
How did the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?
It purposely lacked power to tax, regulate interstate trade, or raise a national army, leaving the federal government broke, powerless, and unable to resolve state disputes.
The document establishes that governments derive their power from...
The people and not the monarch.
The BOR was initially created to...
Limit federal power and protect individual liberties against government overreach.
Another term for the 'Necessary and Proper Clause' is....
The Elastic Clause.
Explains how checks and balances and the separation of powers within the Constitution protect against tyranny.
Federalist No.51 (1788)
Amending the Articles required how many states to agree?
13 states
Social Contract is...
The idea that government exists to protect the people's rights; if a government breaks this contract, the people have the right to alter or abolish it.
What does the Second Amendment allow?
Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
What was the purpose in creating the Supremacy Clause?
The Supremacy Clause enables the federal government to enforce treaties, create a central bank, and enact legislation without interference from the states.
In Federalist no.10, James Madison argues that...
A strong,large republic is best because it filters factions and prevents any single group from gaining a majority.
What is the ratification process of the AOC?
It required unanimous ratification by all 13 states to establish the first U.S. framework of government.
Government power comes from the "consent of the governed" is...
Popular Sovereignty.
What does the First Amendment protect against?
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
What did Brutus 1 argue that was a bad idea that Federalist 51 supported?
No Bill of Rights. The document highlights the absence of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.
When did Dr. Martin Luther King write "The Letter From Birmingham"?
Which Amendment does King focus his letter on?
1963
14th Amendment's equal protection clause
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created...
Created a framework for adding new states to the union.
How many specific complaints were listed against King George III?
27.
The Due Process Clause _____.... and the Free Exercise Clause____...
Prohibits the government from depriving any person of "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
Protects citizens' rights to practice their religion without government interference.
This clause acts as a foundational element of American federalism, ensuring the central government can operate effectively within its defined powers.
Supremacy Clause.