Required documents Flashcards
1
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Declaration of Independence
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- all men are created equal and guaranteed life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- If a gov tries to withhold these rights, the people can revolt and set up a new government
2
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Articles of Confederation
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- Failed constitution
- Created an extremely limited central government
3
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Constitution
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- outlines structures, powers, and limits on powers on the gov
- art 1: Legislative
- art 2: Executive
- art 3: Judicial
- Popular sovereignty: All political power is derived from the people
4
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Federalist10
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Factions cannot be eliminated, but can be restrained with a strong republic
5
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Brutus 1
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- Anti-federalist, rejects constitution
- state governments should have more power than the federal government. A free republic cannot exist in a territory as large as the US, and the US has tooo many diverse opinions
6
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Federalist 51
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- separation of powers
- checks and balances
7
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Federalist 70
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- a single strong executive who can make quick and effective decisions is necessary for energy and safety
- the presidency has been enhanced beyond its original constitutional powers
8
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Federalist 78
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- The design of the judicial branch protects the Supreme Court’s independence
- being independent is essential to securing liberties
9
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail
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- 14th amendment’s equal protection clause has been used to support the advancement of equality
- nonviolent direct action that creates tension and causes negotiation results in policy changes that advance civil rights
