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 |
Des de l'interior del llibre
Resultats 1 - 5 de 85.
Pàgina viii
... single wise mind or legislator.4 The U.S. Constitution, unlike the laws of many ancient cities, was not of course the work of one wise lawgiver, a point that The Federalist emphasizes.5 Moreover, the Constitution contained compromises ...
... single wise mind or legislator.4 The U.S. Constitution, unlike the laws of many ancient cities, was not of course the work of one wise lawgiver, a point that The Federalist emphasizes.5 Moreover, the Constitution contained compromises ...
Pàgina xv
... single paragraph apiece in the concluding paper, Federalist No. 85. As indicated in the beginning agenda, Publius's discussion was organized around two broad subjects, ''UNION'' and ''the proposed Constitution.'' These subjects in turn ...
... single paragraph apiece in the concluding paper, Federalist No. 85. As indicated in the beginning agenda, Publius's discussion was organized around two broad subjects, ''UNION'' and ''the proposed Constitution.'' These subjects in turn ...
Pàgina xxiii
... single chance of men being virtuous enough to make laws to punish themselves.''19 The problem, as he and many other Anti-Federalists saw it, was that the Constitution, though boasting an elaborate scheme of separation of powers and ...
... single chance of men being virtuous enough to make laws to punish themselves.''19 The problem, as he and many other Anti-Federalists saw it, was that the Constitution, though boasting an elaborate scheme of separation of powers and ...
Pàgina 5
... single Confederacy proposed—Reasons for this. NO. 14: OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION FROM EXTENT OF TERRITORY ANSWERED 94 Distinction between a republic and a democracy—Errors as to ancient republics—Extending the limits of a ...
... single Confederacy proposed—Reasons for this. NO. 14: OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION FROM EXTENT OF TERRITORY ANSWERED 94 Distinction between a republic and a democracy—Errors as to ancient republics—Extending the limits of a ...
Pàgina 19
... single person—Compared with the king of Great Britain and the governor of New York—Elected for four years, and is re-eligible—Further comparison with the same executives—Liable to impeachment, removal from office, and punishment by ...
... single person—Compared with the king of Great Britain and the governor of New York—Elected for four years, and is re-eligible—Further comparison with the same executives—Liable to impeachment, removal from office, and punishment by ...
Altres edicions - Mostra-ho tot
Frases i termes més freqüents
admit advantage America answer appear appointment army authority become body branch causes character circumstances citizens common Confederacy Confederation Congress consideration considered Constitution CONTINUED convention council course courts danger depend direct duties effect elected equal established executive exercise existing experience extent favor federal Federalist force foreign former give greater hands happen House important independent individual influence instance interests Italy judges jurisdiction king latter laws least legislative legislature less liberty limits majority means measures ment nature necessary necessity objects observations operation opinion particular parties peace period persons political possess present President principle probably proper proportion proposed provision question reason regulation relation render representatives republic republican require respect rule Senate sense side single situation supposed term tion treaties trial Union United vote whole