Federalists, Anti-federealists, 5 Themes Of The Government Flashcards

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Anti-federelists

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People who are agains the constitution; george mason wanted a bill of rights

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Federalist papers

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A series of essays to convince America to adopt the constitution

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Limited government

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Government has limited powers; bill of rights limits power of government

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Separation of powers

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Each branch has separate powers

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Federalists

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People who supported the ratification of the constitution; federalist papers

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Checks and balances

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Each branch is equal and has power over the other

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Popular sovereignty

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People rule; idea that the people run the government

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Federlaism

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Sharing power between the state and the federal government

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E Pluribus unum

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Out of many, one

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Baron montequie

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Came up with the idea of separation of powers

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Alexander hamilton

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1st sec of treasury; writer of the federalist papers

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John jay

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1st Chief Justice of the supreme; writer of the federalist papers

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