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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... vote against it in the state ratifying conventions would destroy the United States' most important experiment in popular government. A particular point of concern was the growing state of New York, whose governor, George Clinton, was a ...
... vote against it in the state ratifying conventions would destroy the United States' most important experiment in popular government. A particular point of concern was the growing state of New York, whose governor, George Clinton, was a ...
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... voting for state offices had property qualifications attached—the first essay joined a debate already in progress. Hamilton had himself published two letters in July and September attacking Governor George Clinton, the leader of the ...
... voting for state offices had property qualifications attached—the first essay joined a debate already in progress. Hamilton had himself published two letters in July and September attacking Governor George Clinton, the leader of the ...
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... vote of the States in Congress—The want of a judiciary power—The organization of Congress utterly improper for the exercise of suitable powers—The present Confederation never ratified by the people. NO. 23: THE NECESSITY OF A GOVERNMENT ...
... vote of the States in Congress—The want of a judiciary power—The organization of Congress utterly improper for the exercise of suitable powers—The present Confederation never ratified by the people. NO. 23: THE NECESSITY OF A GOVERNMENT ...
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... Votes in Congress should be proportioned to the wealth of the States—No inducement for falsifying the census, as it is the basis of taxation as well as representation. NO. 55: THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 338 NO. 56 ...
... Votes in Congress should be proportioned to the wealth of the States—No inducement for falsifying the census, as it is the basis of taxation as well as representation. NO. 55: THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 338 NO. 56 ...
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... the Senate, and tends to the establishment of an aristocracy—That the Senate will judge too leniently officers for whose confirmation it has voted—That the senators may be called upon to try themselves for a corrupt use 18 Contents.
... the Senate, and tends to the establishment of an aristocracy—That the Senate will judge too leniently officers for whose confirmation it has voted—That the senators may be called upon to try themselves for a corrupt use 18 Contents.
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