1st Constitution
unicameral federal gov that dealt with forign affairs
no taxes, army, or regulate trade
had no executive or judical
Federalist 51
Argued for checks and balances/
separation of powers
Federalist 70
Energetic, powerful executive
Balance the legislative branch through the veto
Easier to blame one person than a bunch of them
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Response to fellow clergymen who deemed his actions in Alabama to be too extreme. The case against "wait".
Makes the case for non-violent civil disobedience to cause tension and bring about equality
Brutus I
Need for bill of rights
Saw article I, especially the elastic clause, as dangerous
Wanted a weaker central gov and more power to the states
Constitution
3 branches, bicameral legislature. Basic rights of all Americans. Supreme law of the nation
Declaration of Independence
Federalist 10
Federalist 78
Argued for a aowerful independent judiciary,
Judicial review,
Life tenure
