Federalist Papers

In Federalist No. 48, James Madison argues that while a strict separation of powers is important, it is not enough to prevent tyranny of one of the branches of government. He stated his belief in checks and balances and its importance in preventing one branch from becoming too powerful. Relying on…

In Federalist No. 47, James Madison writes about separation of powers and argues that it is sufficient to prevent tyranny within government. He argues that the Constitution does not undermine separation of powers and that shared authority is important within a functional government. He also states…

In Federalist No. 46, James Madison discusses whether the state or federal level of government will receive more popular support. He believes that the American people will be more attached to their state governments than the federal government and that the federal government will not encroach into…

Federalist No. 1 serves as the introduction to the Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamilton and published under the alias "Publius." In Federalist No. 1, Hamilton discusses his ideas regarding the debate surrounding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He emphasizes…

In Federalist No. 68, Hamilton outlines the process for electing the president. He interprets the role of the Electoral College and argues in favor of the system. He also discusses the powers and limitations of the executive branch as well as the role of the president.

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<p>Critical decisions by the chief justice saved the Supreme Court’s independence — and made possible its wide-ranging role today.</p>