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- Factions are inevitable --> we can't destroy them so we must manage them. But a large Republic keeps any one faction from gaining too much control (pluralism). Federalist 10
The separation of powers makes the government more efficient by dividing responsibilities and tasks. Checks and balances keeps power from becoming centralized. Federalist 51
Argues for a single, energetic executive. The President must be a single person because more than one will lead to confusion, disagreement, and inability to act decisively; allows the president to act efficiently. Federalist 70
The Judiciary branch is the least dangerous branch bc it lacks sword (executive power to enforce laws) and purse (legislative power over taxes/spending. Judiciary must be independent;lifetime appointments. Judicial review. Federalist 78
Divorce from Britain. Identified their natural rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Gov job to protect them. Consent of the governed, Popular Sovereignty, Social Contract, Limited Gov. Declaration of Independence
Weak central government, unicameral legislature. Needed 9/13 votes to pass law. Can't form a national army or tax. Articles of Confederation
Outlines the structure of the government. Amendments, amendment process, relationships with states. US Constitution
The Elastic Clause is a blank check to Congress. Supremacy Clause makes state governments obsolete. The country is too large to properly represent local concerns. Brutus 1
Importance of nonviolent protest. Justice delayed is justice denied. Nonviolent direct action seeks to create a sense of urgency for legislative action; they are merely pointing out already existing tensions. Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Rejects plural executive, instead have a cabinet of advisors to the President. Federalist 70
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