Ap Gov 1.3 Federalist No. 10 & Brutus 1 Summary

Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and press; right to bear arms; protection against unreasonable searches and seizures; etc.

Brutus No. 1

Brutus No. 1 is a series of essays written by Robert Yates, a New York judge who was opposed to the new U.S Constitution. These essays argued that the proposed constitution would lead to an overly powerful central government.

Central Government

The political authority that governs an entire nation. It's responsible for making national laws, maintaining national security, conducting diplomacy with foreign entities etc.

Checks and Balances

A system in which each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches.

Concentration of Power

Refers to when control over decisions and actions in a political system rests with a single person or group.

Faction

A faction is a group, usually within a larger group, that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group.

Federal System

A federal system is a form of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units (like states or provinces).

Freedom of Speech

A principle enshrined in First Amendment which allows individuals express their opinions without fear of governmental retaliation or censorship.

Gun Control

Refers to the laws or policies that regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms by civilians.

Individual Liberty

Refers to personal freedoms guaranteed by law from governmental interference. It includes freedom of speech, religion, assembly etc., protected under Bill Of Rights in US constitution

James Madison

An American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of United States from 1809-1817. He is hailed as "Father of Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting U.S constitution and Bill Of Rights.

Large and Diverse Republic

Refers to a form of government where power is held by the people, who elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. The term "large and diverse" indicates that this republic encompasses a wide range of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and viewpoints.

Privacy Rights

Refer to an individual's right to personal autonomy and protection from intrusion into their private life by others including government entities. These are not explicitly mentioned in Constitution but inferred through various amendments.

Ratification

Formal approval or acceptance of a decision, action, or plan. In the context of US Government, it often refers to the process by which proposed laws or constitutional amendments are approved and become legally binding.

Robert Yates

Robert Yates was an American politician and judge from New York who is best known for his Anti-Federalist stances during the creation of the U.S Constitution

The Federalist Papers

A series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the pseudonym "Publius" advocating for the ratification of the United States Constitution.