federalist 1 hamilton

What is consent of the governed, and why is it important?

it is up to the people to decide to important questions, only the people can decide to ratify the constitution

Are societies of men capable of establishing a good government through "reflection and choice"?

hamilton thinks yes, but he is writing the papers to dissuade the naysayers that he says will inevitably come about

Why is it critically important for Americans to ratify the Constitution? If Americans fail to choose well vis-å-vis ratification, what will they have proven to the world and their posterity?

Hamilton says if the right choice is not made, it may be regarded as the era that brought about the general misfortune of mankind

Why does Hamilton expect strong opposition to the Constitution from some Americans?

because he knows some people want the keep unity from happening and to better than own status in the confederacy, and some people will oppose it because they do not understand it

Hamilton believes that "the vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty." What do you suppose he meant by "vigor"? Do you agree with this conclusion?

by this sentence he means that the passionate and active involvement of government is needed to keep freedoms and liberty protected and safe

Is it possible to have a government based on consent of the governed which respects the will of the majority while simultaneously protecting the rights of individuals?

hamilton argues no

Do you agree with Hamilton that the Antifederalists were in favor of disunion?

no, i just think they did not want a national government to be what unites them