AP Gov Foundational Document

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A large republic will help control factions because when more representatives are elected, there will be a greater number of opinions. Therefore, it is far less likely that there will be one majority oppressing the rest of the people.

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Federalist #10

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A strong, united republic would be more effective than the individual states at controlling “factions”

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Federalist #10

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an Antifederalist series of essays designed to encourage New Yorkers to reject the proposed Constitution

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Brutus #1

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The immense power of the federal government requires the people to sacrifice their liberties. A bill of rights was necessary to protect the people from the government. Congress possesses far too much power: taxation, standing army, taxes, Elastic Clause. Which document argues this?

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Brutus #1

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A free republic cannot exist in such a large territory as the United States. Judicial authority will broaden federal gov’t’s power (thus, tyranny)

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Brutus #1

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All people created equal (Natural Rights of Life, Liberty, Property). Governments are created to protect these rights

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Declaration of Independence

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If Gov’t does not protect these rights, then the People have the duty to change/destroy. Imperfect gov’ts should not be destroyed, only ones that seek to subject the People to Tyranny (destruction of Natural Rights)

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Declaration of Independence

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Confederation of states, with an extremely limited central government. Limitations placed upon the central government rendered it ineffective at governing the continually growing American states.

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Articles of Confederation

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Each state remains sovereign. Unicameral legislature, each state one vote. No President, No Judiciary. Could not force taxation; No standing Army

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Articles of Confederation

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Outline of federal gov’t structure, powers, and limits to those powers. Three branches (L, E, J) [Sep. of P’s] that can limit each other [Ch & B’s]. Federal system of government. Constitution as Supreme Law

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Constitution