Federalist + antifederalist papers (10, 51, 70, 78 & brutus 1)

What 3 authors wrote the federalist papers?

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

Who wrote federalist paper 10?

James Madison

What is federalist paper 10 about?

Opposition to factions

What does Madison prefer based on federalist paper 10, small or large republic?

Large republic

Why does Madison argue for large republic in federalist paper 10?

A large republic will dilute the influence of factions by having a wider variety of opinions and representatives in large republic will make decisions for the greater public good instead of a small group of people

Who wrote federalist paper 51?

James Madison

What is federalist paper 51 about?

Separation of powers and checks and balances

Why does Madison argue for separate branches of government in federalist paper 51?

People are naturally prone to seek more power and the only way to prevent this is to make each branch capable of limiting the other branches

What is the specific term Madison uses to describe the checks and balances system in federalist paper 51?

"Ambition counteracting ambition"

Who wrote federalist paper 70?

Alexander Hamilton

What was federalist paper 70 about?

The executive branch and the importance of it being energized

Why did Hamilton argue for one executive in federalist paper 70?

It would be easier and quicker to make decisions if there is only one person to make the decision. Also, if something happened they would have one person to blame instead of multiple people

Who wrote federalist paper 78?

Alexander Hamilton

What is federalist paper 78 about?

The judiciary branch

What does Hamilton argue in federalist paper 78?

An independent judiciary branch is essential for protecting constitutional rights

Why does Hamilton argue for lifetime appointments for judiciary branch in paper 78?

Judges can make decisions based upon solely their values and be impartial compared to making decisions they think will please others to get the reelected

Who is thought to be author of the Brutus essays (antifederalist papers)?

Robert Yates

What was Brutus 1 about?

Argument against ratification of the constitution

Why did Brutus 1 argue against constitution?

Due to central government being too powerful and large republic being unsustainable due to loss of direct representation

What did Brutus 1 argue for?

Confederation of small republic

What did Brutus 1 think about judiciary system proposed in constitution?

They thought it would be too powerful overriding state laws and institutions

Which founding father was primarily for the bill of rights?

Thomas Jefferson

Which one of the federalist writers was against the bill of rights?

Alexander Hamilton

Who wrote the bill of rights?

James Madison

Why did Hamilton not want bill of rights?

Thought rights were covered in state constitutions

Why did Jefferson want bill of rights?

Thought state constitutions would be too easily changeable