federalist papers + gov

unified gov

president and congress run by the same party

truncated

congress is split between republic and democratic (president can be either)

divided

president is one party and congress is the other

No. 10

James Madison - Federal> State gov.

Factions were “radical”, he hoped to maintain individuality w/in factions

weakness: Strong federal gov while keeping factions cannot work

No. 14

James Madison - Supports national gov w/ check and balances

Constitution protects the republic and consequently improves the quality of life

Weakness: Expansion weakness democracy

No. 39

James Madison - Defines and Defends the republic in favor of society

Weakness: Does not clarify how upper class is kept from holding too much power

No. 51

James Madison - Powers are exercised separately; sets up a bicameral (two chamber) legislature. Also sets up checks and balances to defend the rights of the public

Weakness: Deciding to choose between bicameral vs. unicameral

No. 70

A. Hamilton - Argues for one executive (president) advises against multitude (creates weak authority)

Peoples rights/ responsibilities are difficult to track with a multitude and people lose track of their authority

Weakness: Vague, close to monarchy; no term lengths or titles (could be a dictator)

No. 78

A. Hamilton - Judicial review (judge appointment)

Less maintenance, argues the same for pres

weakness: congress should be able to overrule

No. 84

A. Hamilton - Bill of rights is dangerous and unnecessary. Constitution should regulate fed. Not state; argues in favor of federal taxes and better communications

Weakness: Bill Of rights is necessary to ensure certain liberties