Anti-Federalist
What was the first Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What did Alexander Hamilton argue in Federalist No. 70?
A single executive has more energy instead of multiple
What Amendments are part of the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments.
Who wrote Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was MLK imprisoned?
Birmingham jail
What does Brutus 1 argue?
A large, centralized government will destroy state sovereignty and individual liberty.
What do the Federalist Papers argue?
Centralized government, ratifying Constitution.
Which Amendments discuss Civil Rights?
13th, 14th, 15th (Reconstruction Amendments).
What was the point of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce that the thirteen American colonies regard themselves as sovereign states, no longer under British rule.
What was MLK writing against?
Segregation
What clause does Brutus 1 argue will give Congress unlimited authority?
Necessary and Proper Clause
What does Federalist 10 argue?
A strong, large, and diverse representative republic is the best defense against the dangers of factions.
What is the first Amendment?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
What did the Declaration of Independence say are the three unalienable rights?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What did MLK say about violent action?
He didn't like it
What is another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Elastic Clause
What does Federalist 51 argue?
Checks and Balances, separation of powers.
Which Amendments discuss voting rights?
15th, 19th, 24th, 26th
List any of the grievances that the colonies had with the British.
Taxs, no representation in British Parliament, trade restrictions, housing soldiers, lots of soldiers
What did MLK think about the moderates?
He said that they were a greater block to civil rights than the Ku Klux Klan or outright racists.
Name faults of the Articles of Confederation.
What did Alexander Hamilton describe the Judiciary branch as in Federalist No. 78?
The "least dangerous" branch
What Supreme Court Case discusses Selective Incorporation of the Second Amendment?
Mcdonald v. Chicago
Which philosopher heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Which clause was MLK trying to fulfill for African Americans?
Equal Protection Clause