Federalist. 10
This Founding Father wrote Federalist No.10 arguing against the dangers of fraction
Who is James Madison?
The Founding Father authored Federalist No.51, which discusses the importance of checks and balances
Who is James Madison?
This Founding Father wrote Federalist No.70, advocating for a strong executive leader
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This Founding Father authored Federalist No.78, discussing the judiciary's role in goverment
This author of Brutus No.1 expresses concerns about the potential for federal overreach
Madison argued that this is the primary cause of fractionalism in a demographic society
What is the unequal distrubtion of property?
Madison argues that this principle is essential to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What is the separation of powers?
Hamilton argues that a single executive is nesscessary forn this to ensure accountability and prompt action
Hamilton argues that the judiciary must be independent from the branch of government to effectively uphold the Constitution
What is the executive branch?
Brutus No.1 argues that a strong central goverment could threaten this aspect of American goverance
What is state sovereignty?
Madison proposed this form of government as a solution to control factions and their effects
What is a large republic?
What is federalism?
According to Federalist No.70, a strong executive can prevent this promblem often associated with multiple leaders
What is indecision or factionalism?
In Federalist No.78, Hamilton contends that the courts have the duty to declare that if laws violate the Constitution
What is unconstitutional?
The author of Brutus No.1 believed that a large republic would be detrimental because it leads to this issue regarding representation
What is lack of representation
According to Federalist No.10, the goverments role is to protect these fundamental rights from being infringed upon by faractions
What are the rights of individuals?
Madison believed that this aspect of human nature necessitates a system of checks and balances in giverment.
What is ambition?
Hamiliton states that a untiary executive allows for this, making it easier for public to know whom to blame for decisions
What is accountability?
Hamilton advocates for judicial appointments for life, arguing it allows judges to remain free from this influence
What is political pressure?
Brutus No.1 warns that this clause could give Congrees unlimited power to enact laws
What is the elastic clause?
Madison believed that fractions could lead to this outcome, undermining the common good
What is tyranny of the majority?
According to Federalist No.51, the is the ultimate goal of government, ensuring justice and liberty for all citizens
What is the protection of individual rights?
In Federlsit No.70, Hamilton suggests that the president should serve a term long enough to serve a term long enough to ensure stability but not too long to avoid this
What is tyranny?
Hamilton claims that an independent judiciary is essential for protecting these against legislative encroachments
What are individual rights?
In Brutus No.1, the author expresses a fear that a powerful central government could lead to this from of government
What is tyranny?