Reading Notes
Russell Roberts
People work together out of self interest
John Stossel and the Steaks
Common Sense
Kings are bad - it says so in Bible.
Washington - Circular to the states - We have opportunity to show world what we can do. Our land is really good.
Federalist Papers 39.
Republics must reflect rule by the people
National Vs Federal Government
Operation of Power is National
Extent of power is federal
Rule my popular vote - controlled by a constitution
Brutus - Antifederalist - People were unsure they wanted to give up their state constitutions liberties in favor of a national constitution.
Brutus V - Wanted a bill or rights, thought constitution was too powerful.
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Federalist 10
About Factions wanting to take over government
State governments corrupt
Large government stops just one faction from taking over
Federalist 5
We must be united nation to stand against foreign powers.
Federalist 78 (Hamilton)
Judges should have life tenure to keep free of political influence
Judges need to hold constitution higher than anything else
Judges protect people from the masses
Marbury Vs Madison
The court reviews laws and can declair them void. Doesn't actually have power to enforce anything.
Jefferson's Letter to the Danbury Baptists
Separation of Powers
Separation of church and state