Declaration of Independence: Social Contract, Natural rights--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Grievances against the King and British Parliament, Articles of Confederation: State sovereignty, Weak, unicameral Congress, No executive or federal judiciary, Federalist 10: Factions are inevitable, so they must be managed, Large republic is best, Many factions (pluralism) prevent the tyranny of the majority, Brutus 1: Too much power is granted to the central government, State governments would lose their power, The will of the people is best represented in a small republic, Federalist 51: Separation of powers prevents tyranny, Checks and balances give the government power to control itself, If men were angels, no government would be necessary, Federalist 70: Single, energetic executive, Single person who can act decisively and quickly, Single executive would be easier to hold accountable, Federalist 78: Judicial branch has neither the power of the purse or the sword, Lifetime appointment ensures independent judiciary, Judicial review is a necessary power, Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Justice delayed is justice denied, Equality under the law, Nonviolent direct action creates tension necessary for legislative action,

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