Federalist 85 The Closing Argument
In Federalist 85, the last of the Federalist Papers, Hamilton brings his closing argument for the adoption of the draft Constitution.
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Federalist 84, On Why the Founders Did Not Include a Bill of Rights
Federalist 84 is an interesting read because it includes Hamilton defending the fact that there is no Bill of Rights in the draft constitution.
Federalist 82 and 83; Federal and State Courts
Hamilton continues reviewing the Judiciary and goes into greater depth on the issue of the relative jurisdictions of the Federal and State courts.
John Parillo: Federalist 79; More on the Judiciary
After Hamilton’s introduction to the Judiciary in Federalist 78, he digs a bit deeper into the subject here.
Federalist 78; On the Judiciary
The nomination by the President, and the advice and consent role of the Senate, are designed to ensure that only the most qualified people even receive a nomination, let alone be confirmed as Justices.
Federalist 77; More on Appointments
Today we wrap up the process of appointments and the state of tension created by the Constitution between the Senate and the President.
Federalist 76: Ambassadors, Justices and Ministers
The Framers decided the best way to choose Ambassadors, Justices and Ministers was for a single person to nominate and a larger group to approve.
Federalist 75: On the Power to Make Treaties
Federalist 75 deals with the President and his power to make treaties with other nations, subject to approval of two thirds of the Senate.
Federalist 74: The President and the Power to Pardon
With the exception of impeachment, the Power to Pardon is absolute. Nixon’s resignation is what enabled Ford to pardon him.
Federalist 73; On Presidential Salary and the Veto
Hamilton continues his series on the nature of the Presidency by discussing both the Presidential salary and the veto power assigned to that office.
Federalist 72; Opposing Term Limits in the Presidency
Presidential Term Limits are a two-sided issue balancing necessary powers of the presidency, with checks and balances that prevent a return to monarchy.
Federalist 70: Hamilton On An Energetic Presidency
Hamilton: “Energy in the Executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” However, there is a downside to an energetic presidency.
Federalist 69; Our President is Not a King
Hamilton as Publius, discusses the differences between the nature of our President, European Kings, and even the Governor of New York.
Federalist 67; The Presidency
Hamilton turns here, and for the next eleven Federalist Papers, to the subject of the Presidency, an important topic, today more than ever.
John Parillo Explains Federalist 65
John Parillo, Federalist 65 and the Public’s Trust and Senate’s Power to Impeach
John Parillo Explains the Nuances of Federalist 64
John Parillo expounds on Federalist 64 and the Power to Entangle the United States in the Affairs of Others
John Parillo Expounds Upon Federalist 63
It will be of little avail to the people, that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood;
John Parillo Looks at Federalist 61 and 62
Parillo explores elections and why only one Senator can stop legislation
John Parillo Examines Federalist 60
In this chapter, Hamilton (and Parillo) address the opposite question, why should the new federal government not regulate all elections?