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Foundations to Constitution

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This allows the federal government to impose tariffs on imports, but not exports. This gave the federal government the ability to regulate trade between the states, a power it lacked under the Articles.
This paper warns against the violence of factions.
Clause that states “This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof … shall be the supreme law of the land”
A representative form of government with limited power
Article I outlines the qualifications and powers of this branch.
This clause requires that “the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states”
First official government of the United States.
This event highlighted the fact that the federal government was TOO weak under the Articles of Confederation
Method for choosing the POTUS
Theory that everyone should be, and can be, involved in politics. It emphasizes broad participation in politics and encourages ordinary people —not just a small subset of the population— to be responsible for political decisions.
Wanted strong state governments; feared a strong national government
Life, Liberty & Property
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Compromise where Congress would be a bicameral legislature, with representation in the lower house based on the population of the state and equal representation of the states in the upper house.
Theory that Interest groups compete in the political arena, with each promoting its policy preferences through organized efforts. Conflict among groups may result, requiring bargaining and compromise
The agreement of free and equal people to abandon certain natural rights in order to find freedom in a government committed to the general good.
Ultimate source of power in government comes from the people being governed
Government power is restricted by law.
This paper warns against giving power to a strong central government. Believed in state sovereignty.
Theory that a small number of powerful elite (corporate leaders, top military officers, government leaders) form an upper class, which rules in its own self-interest