The Federalist Papers Flashcards
What is a faction?
According to Madison: a group that seeks to promote its own special interests at the expense of the common good
A small group within a larger group
How does government prevent factions?
A minority faction is prevented in regular vote, a majority faction is prevened by makeing the republic larger
Who are Anti-Federalists?
What were the Anit-Federalist papers?
People who were against ratification of the Constitution because they thought it gave too much power to the federal government and did not protect the political rights of the people
the Anti-Federalist papers were written to convince people not to adopt the constitution
Who are Federalists?
What were the Federalist papers?
Advocates for ratification of the Constitution and for a strong centralized government; flourished as a political party in the 1790s under Alexander Hamilton, ended in 1816
The Federalist Papers: A series of essays written in 1787-88 by Hamilton, Madison and John Jay, urging the adoption of the Constitution and supporting the need for a strong national government
What was Federalist 10?
Written by James Madison (Publius was his pen name)
Argues for the Constitution by explaining the risks of factions and majority tyranny and how the Constitution addresses them
What was Federalist 51?
Written by James Madison, argues for the Constitution by explaining the risks of a concentration of power and how the Constitution addresses them
