U.S. Constitution Flashcards
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Federalists
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-supporters of the Constitution and favored a strong federal government
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Anti-Federalists
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-opposed the Constitution and federal system because they wanted more power to remain in the states
3
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James Madison
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-took part in creating the Constitution and is known as “the father of the constitution”
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John Locke
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-English philosopher; believed that all people were created equal with natural rights of life, liberty and property
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Federalism
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-divides power between national and state government
