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 xxii
... principles of republicanism to be contended with, too. One of The Federalist's main tasks, especially in the second volume, is to distinguish between the true and false ... principle in the British government?'' Under xxii Introduction.
... principles of republicanism to be contended with, too. One of The Federalist's main tasks, especially in the second volume, is to distinguish between the true and false ... principle in the British government?'' Under xxii Introduction.
Pàgina xxiii
... principle in the British government?'' Under the British Constitution, malfeasance in office had cost the heads of ''some of the most saucy geniuses that ever were,'' but under the new American Constitution ''the preservation of our ...
... principle in the British government?'' Under the British Constitution, malfeasance in office had cost the heads of ''some of the most saucy geniuses that ever were,'' but under the new American Constitution ''the preservation of our ...
Pàgina xxv
... principle. What if the people, or a majority of the people, wishes to use its power unjustly? The Anti-Federalists' reduction of responsibility to responsiveness leaves them without a good answer to this fundamental question. Civic ...
... principle. What if the people, or a majority of the people, wishes to use its power unjustly? The Anti-Federalists' reduction of responsibility to responsiveness leaves them without a good answer to this fundamental question. Civic ...
Pàgina xxvi
... principle of the second part of The Federalist. Separation of powers performs three main functions in Publius's argument. First, it protects against governmental tyranny, i.e., the ability of one or more branches to encroach upon the ...
... principle of the second part of The Federalist. Separation of powers performs three main functions in Publius's argument. First, it protects against governmental tyranny, i.e., the ability of one or more branches to encroach upon the ...
Pàgina xxviii
... principle allows the separation of powers (originally a non-republican principle) to establish its republican bona fides, and so blesses the institutions necessary to combine energy and stability with liberty (Federalist No. 37, pp. 222 ...
... principle allows the separation of powers (originally a non-republican principle) to establish its republican bona fides, and so blesses the institutions necessary to combine energy and stability with liberty (Federalist No. 37, pp. 222 ...
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