Foundational Documents

123456789
Across
  1. 2. In favor of the separation of powers and checks and balances in the government.
  2. 3. Argues for a single energetic executive.
  3. 5. Hamilton states that the judicial branch is the least dangerous because the executive commands the sword while the legislature commands the purse.
  4. 6. Control the effects of factions.
  5. 7. Establishes a new national government for the United States with a bicameral legislature.
  6. 9. Letter that argues that all people should be equal under the 14th amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Down
  1. 1. Established a government for the United States with many weaknesses like limited power to tax, and no regulation of commerce between states.
  2. 4. Declares that the 13 Colonies are independent from Great Britain. The document also provides reasons for the break away from Great Britain.
  3. 8. Argues against a strong central government because it could have too much power.