Foundational Docs

Declaration of Independence

Natural rights, popular sovereignty, and the social contract are the foundation of governmental power

Brutus No 1

Argues against ratifying the constitution, prefers power to be held by the people in smaller, more local governments, only small republics with similar people can be successful,

Federalist 10

Factions are the biggest threat facing the nation, a large republic is the best way to control factions and protect minority rights while maintaining majority rule

Federalist 51

Argues for checks and balances & separation of powers

Federalist 70

Argues in favor of a unitary executive. A single president is more effective than dividing executive power among a group.

Federalist 78