Federalists, Anti Federalists And 5 Themes Of Government Flashcards
Anti federalist
People where were against the constitution; George Mason wanted a bill of rights
Federalist papers
A series of essays to convince American’s to adopt the constitution
Limited government
Government has limited powers; bill of rights limits power of government
Separation of powers
Each branch has separate powers; you cannot be in more than 1 branch at the same time
Checks and balances
Each branch is equal and has power (check) over the other
Popular sovereignty
People rule; idea that people run the government
Federalism
Sharing of power between the state and federal government
E pluribus Unum
Out of many one
Baron Montesquieu
Came up with the idea of separation of powers
Alexander Hamilton
1st sec. Of treasury; writer of the federalist papers
John Jay
1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; writer of the federalist papers
Federalists
People who supported the ratification of the constitution; federalist papers
