Declaration of Independence: all men are created equal, rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, Articles of Confederation: first government of US, national gov't weak; failed , Shay's rebellion led to it's end, Preamble to the Constitution: We the People, establish justice, general welfare, Blessings of liberty, domestic tranquility , Federalist 10: large republics with lots of factions best, Reps "refine and enlarge" public views, no one faction can get control and violate rights, Brutus 1: small republics best, Reps must know the people, Large republic bad: Won't know people, so abuse power, Federalist 51: separation of powers needed to control gov, If men we angels, no gov needed, Check and balances: B.L.I.F., Federalist 70: Single executive is best, Exec needs to act quick, secret, protect property, Federalist 78: Judiciary, judges should have life tenure--protects against public opinion, Judges can declare laws unconstitutional,

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