The Federalist Papers
A document that argues that the best way to control factions is with a large representative republic.
Federalist 10
This event exposes the articles inability to maintain order and convince many readers that a strong government was needed.
Shay’s Rebellion
Free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
First Amendment
This document replaced the Articles of Confederation and created a stronger Federal government.
The United States Constitution
Anti-Federalist paper arguing against a large republic for the sake of individual liberty.
Brutus I
Everyone gets 200 points!
Under the articles this branch of government did not exist at the national level.
Executive Branch/Judicial Branch
Soldiers cannot use/enter your home when needed during war.
Third Amendment
This clause allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper to carry out its powers.
Elastic Clause
A document announcing the creation of a new nation and freedom from Great Britain.
Deceleration of Independence
The government is divided into three branches to prevent any branch from overpowering the other, while using checks and balances to prevent tyranny.
Federalist 51
In the early government of the United States congress had no power to tax or regulate interstate commerce.
Articles of Confederation
Gideon v. Wainwright right to an attorney for the poor
Sixth Amendment
This principle divides power between National Government and the States,
Federalism
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere:
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Hamilton favors one person instead of multiple because he argues towards one singular person in the executive branch to provide accountability, clarity, and firm conclusions.
Federalist 70
To change the articles this level of agreement was required.
Unanimous consent of the states
Prevents the government from infringing upon fundamental liberties just because it is not specifically stated.
Ninth Amendment.
This part of the Constitution outlines the powers and structure of the Executive Branch.
Article II
This phrase from the Declaration states that Governments get their power from the people.
Consent of the Governed
The judicial department is the least dangerous branch of government because the other branches have way more power in their hands. The legislative branch controls the money and the executive branch controls the military, while the judicial branch can only make judgment decisions, nothing more.
Federalist 78
This weakness of the articles made it difficult for the national government to enforce law as passed by Congress.
There was no Executive Branch
New York Times Co. v. United States ruling
Tenth Amendment
This principle was established in Marbury v. Madison.
Judicial Review
Brutus I warned that this branch of Government would become the most powerful because it could interpret the Constitution in ways that expand Federal Authority.
Judiciary