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Question 1

• Madison argues separation of powers and federalism will prevent tyranny, one branch of government from being too powerful (dividing power between a national and state governments, creating a system of “double security” where neither level can become too powerful)
• “ambition must be made to counteract ambition”

Answer 1

Federalist No. 51 (James Madison)

Question 2

• Madison argues that the dangers of faction can be mitigated by a large republic and republic government
• In a large republic, there are more competing interests and a greater variety of parties, making it much harder for a majority faction to unite with a common motive to oppress a minority.

Answer 2

Federalist No. 10 (James Madison)

Question 3

• Antifed
• Country is too large to be governed as a republic and the constitution gives too much power to the national government and eventually will overtake the state governments

Answer 3

Brutus 1

Question 4

• Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people
• Establishes the principle of federalism by dividing power between the federal government and state governments. The purpose is to limit the power of the federal government and ensure that states have the authority to govern in areas not covered by the Constitution.

Answer 4

10th amendment

Question 5

• Establishes legislative branch (Congress)
• Defines powers of House and Senate
• Lists enumerated powers (regulate commerce, declare war, tax)
• Includes necessary and proper clause
• Congress can only spend money after an appropriation is made by law and must publish a regular statement of receipts and expenditures

Answer 5

Article 1 of the constitution

Question 6

Created a union of 13 sovereign states in which the states, not the national government, were supreme

Answer 6

Articles of Confederation