Foundational Documents Flashcards
An essay composed by James Madison which argues that liberty is safest in a large republic because many interests (factions) exist. Such diversity makes tyranny by the majority more difficult since ruling coalitions will always be unstable
Federalist Paper 10
Federalist paper 51
Separation of Powers
- Each branch should be independent but their actions are dependent on the other branches
- Checks and balances give departments the power to resist influences on other branches
Separation of Powers
- Each branch should be independent but their actions are dependent on the other branches
- Checks and balances give departments the power to resist influences on other branches
Federalist Paper 51
Brutus 1
- Concerns with uncontrollable power
- Necessary and proper clause
- Supremacy Clause
Constitution takes away from state power. Not enough communication in a large republic. Taxing is the biggest power and should belong to the states
Brutus 1
-Written to replace the Articles of Confederation
-Created a stronger central government
- Outlines structure & the power of the 3 branches of government
The U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
-1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788
- no executive branch
- no judicial branch
- no power to tax
- no power to regulate
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 **(weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
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Articles of Confederation
Executive branch need a strong leadership
Concerns:
-Inconsistent because its one person
-Power for one can mean dictatorship
Necessary because:
-Executive is face of nation
-Essential to foreign attacks, administration of laws, protection of property, security of liberty,
Federalist Paper 70
Federalist Paper 70
Executive branch need a strong leadership
Concerns:
-Inconsistent because its one person
-Power for one can mean dictatorship
Necessary because:
-Executive is face of nation
-Essential to foreign attacks, administration of laws, protection of property, security of liberty,
