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