Federalists Vs Anti federalists
checks and balances
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Factions
Interest groups arising from the unequal distribution of property or wealth that James Madison attacked in Federalist Paper No. 10. Today's parties or interest groups are what Madison had in mind when he warned of the instability in government caused by factions.
Anti-federalist argument against Ratification
It gave too much power to the national government at the expense of the powers of the state governments, it did not include the bill of rights
Anti federalists bill of rights
It is needed because if the statement is not in the constitution, it is too easily ignored
Anti federalist
Opposed to a strong central government; saw undemocratic tendencies in the Constitution and insisted on the inclusion of the Bill of Rights. Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Patrick Henry.
seperation of powers
The division of a central government into two or more branches, each having its own responsibilites and authorities.
Anti federalists fear of strong national government
local and closely linked with the will of the people, taking rights away, replacing people in key positions often
Civic virtue
notion that democracy depended on unselfish commitment to the public good
federalist
supporters of the constitution during the debate over its ratification; favored a strong national government
Judical branch
the branch of government, including the fedral court system, that interprets the nation's laws
Legislative branch
the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating, The legislative branch creates the laws. There are two houses in it. One is the Senators. There are two senators per state. There is also a House of represenitives. The amount of people per state depends on how big the population is.
Executive branch
the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws