The Federalist PapersPenguin, 1 d’abr. 2003 - 688 pàgines A DOCUMENT THAT SHAPED A NATION An authoritative analysis of the Constitution of the United States and an enduring classic of political philosophy. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government—its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788 and edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this special edition includes: ● Textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler ● Table of contents with a brief précis of each essay ● Appendix with a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced to The Federalist Papers ● Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed ● Copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation |
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... Senate. Madison expounded his theory of the extended republic, the delicacy of the Convention's task, federalism, republicanism, the general theory of the separation of powers, the House of Representatives, and important features of the ...
... Senate. Madison expounded his theory of the extended republic, the delicacy of the Convention's task, federalism, republicanism, the general theory of the separation of powers, the House of Representatives, and important features of the ...
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... senate with six-year terms; a President indefinitely eligible for re-election (since changed by the 22nd Amendment); and federal judges with ''good behavior'' tenure. These robust institutions, each shaped to its function or task, make ...
... senate with six-year terms; a President indefinitely eligible for re-election (since changed by the 22nd Amendment); and federal judges with ''good behavior'' tenure. These robust institutions, each shaped to its function or task, make ...
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... Senate (see Federalist No. 63) and the presidency (No. 70). Responsibility is the only virtue or quasi-virtue that has entered our moral language from the American Founding, and in large measure it is The Federalist that has defined and ...
... Senate (see Federalist No. 63) and the presidency (No. 70). Responsibility is the only virtue or quasi-virtue that has entered our moral language from the American Founding, and in large measure it is The Federalist that has defined and ...
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... Senate will prevent augmentation answered—The constitutional resource of refusing supplies by the House—Reasons against a numerous House—Objection to a majority being a quorum of which a majority can enact laws, considered. NO. 59 ...
... Senate will prevent augmentation answered—The constitutional resource of refusing supplies by the House—Reasons against a numerous House—Objection to a majority being a quorum of which a majority can enact laws, considered. NO. 59 ...
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... Senate—Mixed character of federal government requires a mixed representation— Equal representation in Senate a recognition of sovereignty in the States—The number of senators and the term for which they are elected—Need of such an upper ...
... Senate—Mixed character of federal government requires a mixed representation— Equal representation in Senate a recognition of sovereignty in the States—The number of senators and the term for which they are elected—Need of such an upper ...
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