Federalists, Anti-federealists, 5 Themes Of The Government Flashcards
Anti-federelists
People who are agains the constitution; george mason wanted a bill of rights
Federalist papers
A series of essays to convince America 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
Federalists
People who supported the ratification of the constitution; federalist papers
Checks and balances
Each branch is equal and has power over the other
Popular sovereignty
People rule; idea that the people run the government
Federlaism
Sharing power between the state and the federal government
E Pluribus unum
Out of many, one
Baron montequie
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; writer of the federalist papers
