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12th Grade

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Christine Edelmann

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Declaration of Independence

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Lays foundation of natural rights. Makes argument for independence from Great Britain. States intention to base US government on limited government, popular sovereignty, consent of the governed, republicanism & social contract.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Articles of Confederation

Back

1st Constitution that failed. Represented need for greater centralization of power in government. States had most of the power, not the national government.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

US Constitution

Back

Establishes US government structure. Major principles include: popular sovereignty, consent of the governed, limited government, federalism, checks and balances, and separation of powers.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Federalist, No.10

Back

Argument FOR the ratification of the Constitution. Argues for the superiority of a large republic in controlling the 'mischiefs of faction,' delegating authority to elected representatives and dispersing power between states and national government. Republic is better than Democracy in a large nation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Brutus, No. 1

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Argument AGAINST the ratification of the Constitution. Emphasized the benefits of a small decentralized republic. Argues that the Constitution threatens the sovereignty of the states.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Federalist, No 51

Back

Argument FOR the ratification of the Constitution. Argues that separation of powers guards against tyranny. Argues for a bicameral legislature ensures that the legislative branch doesn't dominate within the system of checks and balances. Each branch is dependent upon the people.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Federalist, No 70

Back

Argument FOR the ratification of the Constitution. Argues that a one person executive (president) ensures unity and accountability.

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