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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... limits, we call it today). The Federal Farmer, one of the Constitution's soberest opponents, expressed this ideal of representation as follows: ''a full and equal representation is one that possesses the same interests, feelings ...
... limits, we call it today). The Federal Farmer, one of the Constitution's soberest opponents, expressed this ideal of representation as follows: ''a full and equal representation is one that possesses the same interests, feelings ...
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... more branches to encroach upon the other(s) and to breach the overall limits set to the national government by the Constitution. Though ''a dependence on the people'' is the primary means of keeping government xxvi Introduction.
... more branches to encroach upon the other(s) and to breach the overall limits set to the national government by the Constitution. Though ''a dependence on the people'' is the primary means of keeping government xxvi Introduction.
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... limits of a republic—Territory of the United States not too extended, compared with European nations—Jurisdiction of the United States limited to objects of general interest—Purpose of the Constitution to unite States and add to their ...
... limits of a republic—Territory of the United States not too extended, compared with European nations—Jurisdiction of the United States limited to objects of general interest—Purpose of the Constitution to unite States and add to their ...
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... limit of a single term would diminish inducements to good behavior, increase temptations to misconduct, prevent experience in the office, deprive the country in emergencies of the services of the best men, and act as a constitutional ...
... limit of a single term would diminish inducements to good behavior, increase temptations to misconduct, prevent experience in the office, deprive the country in emergencies of the services of the best men, and act as a constitutional ...
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