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Differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists: Strong central government, supported Constitution | Anti-Federalists: Strong state governments, feared Constitution.
Compare Federalist 10 & Brutus 1.
Fed 10: Large republic controls factions | Brutus 1: Republic leads to tyranny.
Single vs. Plural Executive?
Single: Decisive, accountable | Plural: Infighting, weaker.
Federalist 51 vs. Brutus 1 on power?
Fed 51: Separation of powers prevents tyranny | Brutus 1: Constitution creates a tyrannical central government.
Compare the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation.
Constitution: Strong central government, power to tax | Articles: Weak central government, no power to tax.
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied.
What are factions?
Groups with common interests that can cause instability.
What is separation of powers?
Dividing government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
What are checks and balances?
Each branch limiting the power of the other two branches.
What is federalism?
Division of power between federal and state governments.
What is judicial review?
Power to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is civil disobedience?
Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws.
What is a republic?
A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives.
Define tyranny of the majority.
When a majority group infringes on the rights of a minority.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Federal law is supreme over state law.
Role of the Legislative Branch?
Make laws.
Role of the Executive Branch?
Enforce laws.
Role of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws.