freedom of speech
what does slander mean?
false verbal statement
did the federalists have a strong central government?
yes
the government gets its power from
the people
whats the virginia plan?
representation based on population
what are the 3 branches?
legislative, executive, judicial
a personally injuring written statement
libel
anti federalist
states should have more power
what is popular sovereignty
the power of government comes from the people
free states
did not want slaves to count for rep in congress
what does separation of powers mean
dividing the government into different branches
ask people in power for some favor
petition
was john adams anti federalist or federalist
federalist
who holds the power in popular sovereignty
the people
federalists
chosen by congress
how many branches of the government are there
three
you have the right to
peacefully assemble
was sam adams federalist or anti federalist
anti federalist
what is one way people use popular sovereignty
voting
slavery and representation
want slaves to count for rep in congress
what branch makes the laws
legislative
you have the right to own
guns for protection, rifles for hunting
did the anti federalists have more power
yes
is popular sovereignty about kings or citizens
citizens
slavery and commerce
argue slavery benefitted north as well as south
why do we have separation of powers
to keep one branch from having too much power