Heimler's AP Gov 1.3

Majority Rule vs. Minority Rights

The conflict between the wishes of the majority and the rights of minority groups.

Federalist 10

A key document by Madison that addresses the problem of factions and argues for a republican government.

Factions

Groups pursuing their own interests at the expense of others, as discussed in Federalist 10.

Republican Government

A form of government in which representatives are elected to create laws and policies.

Necessary & Proper Clause

A clause in the Constitution that grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties.

Supremacy Clause

A clause in the Constitution that establishes federal laws as the supreme law of the land.

Federalists

Supporters of the ratification of the Constitution who favored a stronger central government.

Anti-Federalists

Opponents of the ratification of the Constitution who preferred a state-centered system.

Brutus 1

An Anti-Federalist document arguing that a large republic cannot govern effectively.

Outcome of the Debate

Federalists won and the Constitution was ratified in 1788, leading to ongoing tensions between federal and state power.