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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Pàgina xvii
... is impossible to foresee the extent and variety of national emergencies or the means necessary to meet them. This reasoning, he insists, is axiomatic, resting on such ''simple'' and ''universal'' truths as that ''the Introduction xvii.
... is impossible to foresee the extent and variety of national emergencies or the means necessary to meet them. This reasoning, he insists, is axiomatic, resting on such ''simple'' and ''universal'' truths as that ''the Introduction xvii.
Pàgina xxvi
... extent of territory that are necessary to make republican government work. He does not dwell on the subject of representation, which would (and does, in the second volume) lead to a more candid account of the limitations of direct ...
... extent of territory that are necessary to make republican government work. He does not dwell on the subject of representation, which would (and does, in the second volume) lead to a more candid account of the limitations of direct ...
Pàgina xxviii
... extent of the three powers. By and large they did not think that energy ought to be the leading quality of the executive, nor that deliberative excellence as opposed to responsiveness or fidelity to the people's will should be the mark ...
... extent of the three powers. By and large they did not think that energy ought to be the leading quality of the executive, nor that deliberative excellence as opposed to responsiveness or fidelity to the people's will should be the mark ...
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... EXTENT OF TERRITORY ANSWERED 94 Distinction between a republic and a democracy—Errors as to ancient republics—Extending the limits of a republic—Territory of the United States not too extended, compared with European nations ...
... EXTENT OF TERRITORY ANSWERED 94 Distinction between a republic and a democracy—Errors as to ancient republics—Extending the limits of a republic—Territory of the United States not too extended, compared with European nations ...
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... extent of territory and the limited resources of the country. NO. 29: CONCERNING THE MILITIA 178 Regulation of militia must be confided to federal government to secure uniformity of organization and discipline—Objections that no power ...
... extent of territory and the limited resources of the country. NO. 29: CONCERNING THE MILITIA 178 Regulation of militia must be confided to federal government to secure uniformity of organization and discipline—Objections that no power ...
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