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Federalist 10 Society forms factions (interest groups) most commonly based on uneven distribution of property. Cannot control causes of factions, must control effects. The large Republic means no one faction will gain control, must compete and compromise.
Federalist 51 The constitution will keep factions from becoming tyrannical because of the separation of powers in the national government States still retain some powers, too, because it's a federalist system
Federalist 70 There needs to be a single executive, not a president and a council, because... 1) quick decision-making (energy) to protect the welfare of the people, 2) voters will know who is responsible if something bad happens
Federalist 78 The judicial branch ensures laws are constitutional No power of purse/sword, doesn't enforce rulings Lifetime terms to prevent judges from being influenced by political pressure, prevent other branches from being able to fire them over their rulings
Brutus 1 Constitution gives the national government too much power: supremacy clause allows states no way to disagree, elastic clause is too vague/broad, taxation will bankrupt the states, federal courts will take over state courts
Articles of Confederation First national government, weak at national level, no executive or judicial branches. Congress decisions relied on states' consent No power to tax Amendments needed unanimous consent to pass
US Constitution Federalist government Three branches: legislative, executive, judicial Bicameral legislature (Great Compromise) 3/5 compromise to determine state population Full faith and credit 2/3 Congress to propose amendment, 3/4 states to ratify
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