7 Principles of Constituion
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison
Anonymous Authors of the Federalist papers
Separation of powers
Creates 3 BRANCHES to run Federal Government
John Locke
Enlightenment thinker that influenced James Madison's principle of indivdual rights
Charles de Montesquieu
Enlightenment thinker that influenced James Madison's principle of separation of powers
Federalist Papers
Essays supporting the 7 principles and explaining how the 7 principles will prevent tyranny; they were published anonymously in New York paper
George Mason, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson
Leaders of the Anti-Federalist which did not trust the 7 principles alone to prevent tyranny; insisted on a Bill of Rights.
unalienable rights
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Limited government
No special treatment for government employee or representative; all are equal under the law
Popular Sovereignty
Power of the Constitution comes from the people
Federaism
Power to govern is shared between STATE & FEDERAL Government
Checks and balances
Prevents tyranny by giving each branch the ability to stop the other branches from becoming to powerful
Republicanism
Process of voters ELECTING REPRESENTATIVES
Individual rights
Protects the unalienable rights of all citizens
Impeach, veto, and override a veto with 2/3 majority
Specific Examples of checks and balances