9 documents brief

declaration of independence

government gets their power from the people to protect natural rights. if it fails we break up with it

articles of confederation

americans first failed draft. the states had all power; the central government was too weak to tax or rule

US constitution

the ultimate rule book. creates 3 branches. splits power with states and protects rights via bill of rights

Fed. no. 10

factions are inevitable. a large republic is the best way to control them so one group doesnt take over

brutus no 1

a large republic is a terrible idea. the federal government will become a tyranny and destroy state power

fed no 51

if men were angels we wouldnt need government, but since we arent we use checks and balances to make ambition counteract ambition

fed no 70

we need one single energetic president to make fast decisions during crisis and hold accountable

fed no 78

the judicial branch is the least dangerous because it has no power over money or military and has judicial review

letter from birmingham jail

waiting for civil rights is a myth. citizens have a moral duty to use nonviolent direct action to break unjust laws