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Federalist No. 10
About fractions, a strong republic is the best way to control them opposed to a direct democracy.
Brutus No. 1
The only anti-federalist paper, opposed to the constitution about the supremacy clause and necessary and proper clause. Fear of no state government.
The Declaration of Independence
Letter to the kind about America’s freedom and list of every bad thing the king does, it lists about natural freedom people have.
The articles of Confederation
1st constitution it was weak there was no army or collection of taxes. Only lasted about 7 years.
Federalist 51
explained how checks and balances was needed, used for the public opinion to rationalize the power of the constitution. It talks about how the powers are raised but are spread apart to keep in check.
Federalist 70
Argues for a single executive.
Federalist 78
Argue that the supreme court to have life terms.