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| The first division of power between the national government and state government. |
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| Individuals who supported the constitution. |
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| A series of essays written by three federalist, Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, in support of the constitution. |
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| The power to make, administer, and judge laws are split into 3 branches; Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. |
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| A direct democracy, citizens voted on all the laws. |
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| Citizens vote on most issues and legislate for themselves |
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| Citizens select policy makers to to make decisions for them. (republic) |
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| Rulers were selected by God. |
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"Life in the state of nature was nasty, brutish, and short"
State of nature
Social contract
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| Time before civilization. |
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| An implied agreement between people and the government. Kings come from people not God and if the government does not act in the best interest of the people then it is the duty of the people to change the government. |
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Natural rights
Rights of revolution.
All humans have 3 basic right;
Life
Liberty
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Inherent right that all people are born with
unalienable - can not be taken away
self-evident - known to all |
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| People, under the social contract has the right/obligation to revolt if the government is not working in the best interest of the people. |
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| 3 types of government, one few and many |
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| Aristotle's Benign governments |
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One - Monarchy
Few - Aristocracy
Many - Democracy |
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| Aristotle's Corrupt governments |
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One - Tyranny
Few - Oligarchy
Many - Mob rule |
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| Founders did not want a direct democracy because |
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1) Mob rule
2) Time Consuming
3) to spaced out.
4) Practicality |
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