Declaration of Independence: Document of American Ideals- but not a governing document, Natural Rights- (John Locke) Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Right to revolution over abusive gov't, Articles of Confederation: First attempt at US Government, Failed; Shay's Rebellion highlighted weakness, States too strong, National gov't too weak, Can't tax, enforce laws, US Constitution: US Governing Document/Social Contract, More national power but with safeguards, Includes 3 branches, Federalist 51: Federalist paper on checks & balances, Ambition must be made to counter ambition , Needed to prevent tyranny because of human nature, Federalist 10: Favored Large republic, Need many competing factions , Many factions protect minority rights , Brutus 1: Favored Small republics/strong states, Gov't closer to the people, Know & trust your gov't reps , Federalist 70: Single, energetic executive, Act fast for national crisis and security, Strong executive = strong law enforcement , Federalist 78: Judiciary weakest branch, Judicial Review is key judicial power, Declare laws/exec action unconstitutional ,
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