AOC
Established a weak central government
AOC
Establishes a system of Checks and Balances
The U.S Constitution
Argues that a strong, large republic is the best way to control the dangers of "factions"
Federalist 10
Argued against ratifying the U.S. Constitution and there’s no true representation in a large republic
BRUTUS 1
Justifies the break from Great Britain to the world
D.O.I
Why was the AOC weak?
No taxing Power
No Executive or Judicial Branch
Weak Legislative Branch
Weak Military Power
Restricts state governments by guaranteeing citizenship, due process, and equal protection
14th Amendment
Hamilton argued for a single executive protecting the rights of the people and a functional government
Federalist 70
Defends nonviolent direct action against segregation
Letter From a Birmingham Jail
What does the D.O.I establish?
The 13 American colonies were severed from British Rule, establishing themselves as sovereign, free, and independents states.
Because Congress Lacked this power, the National government struggled to pay debts.
Power to tax
15th Amendment:
17 Amendment:
19 amendment:
23 amendment:
24 amendment:
26 amendment:
Black Men can vote
States could vote for senators
Women can vote
Washington D.C can vote in Elections
No poll tax’s in elections
18 year olds can vote
James Madison argues that the separation of powers and checks and balances is essential to prevent tyranny and protect liberty
Federalist 51
The letter from Birmingham jail defends this type of law breaking against unjust laws.
Civil Disobedience
This enlightenment thinker heavily influenced the ideas of natural rights in the D.O.I
John Locke
Weaknesses of this document helped lead to this 1787 rebellion to this Massachusetts farmer.
Shay’s Rebellion
First Amendment Clauses
Freedom of speech
Freedom to Assemble
Establishment Clause
Free Exercise Clause
Petition Clause
Written by Alexander Hamilton and discusses the possible powers of the federal judiciary
Federalist 78
Loss of liberty, tyranny of federal power, taxation, and judicial power
Brutus 1
This document states that people have the right to do this if a government becomes destructive.
Overthrow/alter the government
The weaknesses of this government led to this 1787 meeting that created the Constitution
Constitutional Convention
Fourth Amendment
Exclusionary Clause: To deter police misconduct and protect constitutional rights
These essays were written to support ratification of the Constitution
The Federalist Papers
A seminal text defending nonviolent direct action against segregation.
A Letter from Birmingham Jail
The main author of this document was this Founding Father
Thomas Jefferson