Federalist Papers Flashcards
Who wrote Federalist No. 10
James Madison
What was the main Issue is Federalist No. 10
Factions
How to control the problem in Federalist No. 10
be part of a LARGE REPUBLIC because a variety of groups are competing for power and thus no one group will overtake the rest
have ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES because electing “fit characters” who place the public good ahead of selfish interests will limit faction control
DISPERSE POWER across the states and a national government helps prevent majority interest from gaining control
Who wrote Federalist No. 51?
James Madison
What was the problem of Federalist No. 51?
with strong central government is the problem of tyranny
How to solve problem of Federalist No. 51?
FEDERALISM - 2 lvls of gov
SEPERATION OF POWERS - each branch has own responsibilities
divide power between states and federal government
important quote: “if men were angels”
Who wrote Federalist No. 70?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the main idea of Federalist No. 70?
The executive branch is an ingredient for both energy and safety.
One president, accountable to the people
We need a powerful executive to fight tyranny of the majority
What does the single executive need to do(Federalist No. 70)
ensure ACCOUNTABILITY in government
provide UNITY
ensure ENERGY in the executive because energy is the leading character in the definition of a good government
Who wrote Federalist No. 78?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the main idea of Federalist No. 78?
Justices are appointed by the president and have lifetime terms
addresses the scope and power of the judicial branch
What are they key points of Federalist No. 78?
LEAST DANGEROUS BRANCH
weakest of three branches
LIFE TENURE for federal judges
JUDICIAL REVIEW established to protect the Constitution
Who wrote Brutus No.1
Robert Yates
What was the main issue of Brutus No. 1
argue against a strong central government
What were the key points of Brutus No. 1?
TOO MANY OPINIONS - the interest of the people should be similar
PEOPLE WOULDN’T KNOW THEIR LEADERS - in such a large area, leaders would be detached from the people and are more likely to promote self-interests
TOO MUCH POWER - “necessary and proper clause” and “supremacy clause gives too much power to the central government
