Federalist Papers and Brutus 1

Federalist No. 10

Madison A large republic is the best way to control factions (interest groups) and prevent tyranny of the majority.

Factions - Federalist 10

Inevitable due to different opinions and unequal wealth.

Federalist No. 10

Madison A large republic is the best way to control factions (interest groups) and prevent tyranny of the majority.

Factions - Federalist 10

Inevitable due to different opinions and unequal wealth.

Republican form of government - Federalist 10

Dilutes faction power better than direct democracy.

Large, diverse republic - Federalist 10

Provides better protection of minority rights because no one group can dominate.

Federalist No. 51

Madison Separation of powers and checks and balances are essential to prevent tyranny.

Checks and balances - Federalist 51

Each branch of government must be able to check the others.

Bicameral legislature - Federalist 51

Protects against legislative dominance.

Federalist No. 70

Hamilton, The U.S. needs a strong, energetic executive (a single president) for effective government.

Single executive - Federalist 70

Ensures accountability, decisiveness, and unity.

Multiple executives - Federalist 70

Would lead to confusion, blame-shifting, and weak leadership.

Federalist No. 78

Hamilton Justifies the independence of the judiciary and the concept of judicial review.

Judiciary - Federalist 78

The least dangerous branch (no power of purse or sword).

Courts - Federalist 78

Must protect the Constitution and prevent legislative overreach.

Brutus No. 1

Anti-Federalists Opposed the Constitution; feared that a strong central government would destroy states' rights and lead to tyranny.

Standing armies and powerful courts could become oppressive.

Favored small, decentralized republics to preserve liberty.

Necessary and Proper Clause + Supremacy Clause in (Brutus 1)

They believed these would result in too much federal power.

Large republic (Brutus 1)

Can't represent the people effectively.