Federalist 10
Through which form of government is the best way for controlling a faction?
a large republic
Which type of government does Madison support in Federalist 51?
A strong federal government
Does Hamilton argue for a strong or weak executive?
Strong executive
What is “good behavior” in regards to the judicial branch?
Justices of the judicial branch serve for life unless they break the law and commit any high crimes or misdemeanors (they serve during “good behavior”).
True or False: One similarity between Federalist 78 and Federalist 70 is that they both concern the legislative branch of the government.
False.
Why does Madison oppose a direct democracy?
There will be a majority faction that will control the whole nation and oppress the minority.
What is the end goal of government?
To establish justice
What is the important quality in a president according to Hamilton?
Energy
According to Hamilton, what is the duty of the judicial branch?
To interpret the Constitution to determine what is constitutional and what is not (judicial review).
True or False: The authors of the Federalist Papers had great support for the Articles of Confederation.
False.
What happens as a republic becomes larger?
How did Madison solve the problem of Congress gaining too much power?
Weaken Congress by making it bicameral (check within a check)
Why is a single executive better than having multiple people in charge of the executive branch?
Single executive can make quicker and more decisive choices, and people will only have one person to hold accountable and won’t be able to blame others
What is the reasoning behind Hamilton's claim that the judicial branch is the weakest, and therefore, least threatening branch of the federal government?
The judicial branch lacks the ability to implement their decisions in any way.
Which form of democracy did the authors of the Federalist Papers support?
Representative democracy.
What are the two methods of essentially removing factions?
Destroying liberty & giving everyone the same opinions
Why do we need to establish a limited government?
Because people are not perfect, and people in it will not be either. The people in the government need to be controlled by having checks and limits on their power so they don’t get greedy and try to take more power than they need.
Why is difference of opinion dangerous in the executive?
It can lead to arguments which will cause delays in decisions. Since a major job of the executive is to manage crises, this delay would pose a threat to national safety.
Why does Hamilton consider the independence of the judicial branch to be important in the federal government?
They protect the people’s rights from being abolished. Without independence, they can’t check for infringement.
Name a principle commonly discussed and supported between each of the Federalist Papers.
Protection of liberty, strong federal government, and separation of powers (any of these answers work)
Why does a larger republic control factions better than a smaller one?
The more factions there are, the less power than each one can have and the more unlikely it is for one large majority faction to form because of the differentiated opinions that come with more people.
What does the quote “ambition must be made to counteract ambition” mean?
People are self-driven and only care about their own power, so there should be a system of checks and balances to limit each branch’s power and prevent one from becoming too powerful.
Why might the colonists/citizens of the 13 colonies might not support the creation of a strong, singular executive branch?
They just got free from the control of Great Britain, and may believe giving the executive branch a lot of power will lead to tyranny.
According to Hamilton, what role does the judicial branch serve in regard to the legislature and the people?
An intermediate body that connects them.
According to the Federalist Papers, what is the difference between a pure democracy and a republic?
A republic is controlled by citizens electing delegates, whereas a pure democracy allows for citizens to directly control implemented laws/policies.