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Federalist 10
A strong, unified republic can better balance competing interests and maintain stability compared to fragmented state governments.
Brutus 1
A powerful centralized government threatens personal liberties, and a smaller, localized government is better suited for protecting democracy.
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration establishes the philosophical foundation for American democracy and emphasizes the people's right to alter oppressive governments.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles highlighted the need for a stronger federal government, setting the stage for the Constitution
Constitution and bill of rights
The Constitution addresses the weaknesses of the Articles, creating a robust federal system with explicit protections for citizens.
Federalist 51
The Constitution’s checks and balances system ensures that no single branch dominates, protecting individual freedoms.
Federalist 70
A powerful presidency is essential for national unity and effective leadership.
Letter from a birmingham jail
The Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause provides a constitutional basis for fighting discrimination and achieving civil rights.
Federalist 78
Judicial review strengthens the judiciary’s role in upholding the Constitution and checking government powers.
3rd Amendment
Your right not to quarter soldiers
7th Amendment
Right to jury trial in cases
8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
9th Amendment
People have rights not in the constitution.
10th Amendment
Powers not delegated to the federal government belongs to the states
11th amendment
restricts lawsuits between two states
12th amendments
sepreate ballots for presdent and vice president
13th amendment
abolished slavory
15th Amendment
Citenzship for people born in the U.S.
16th Amendment
income tax established
17th amendment
direct election of us senators
18th amendment
prohibited alcohol
19th amendment
woman can vote
20th amendment
moved president inaguration to january 20th
21 amendment
reapealed the 18th, 21 is new legal drinking age
22 amendment
all presidents have two terms
23 amendment
dc residents can vote
24 amendment
no poll taxes
26 amendment
18 year olds can vote
27 amendment
no congressional pay