Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 50 Federalist No. 50 is an essay by James Madison , the fiftieth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on February 5, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. It is titled, Periodic Appeals to the People Considered. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 50 Federalist No. 50 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 50 Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 32 Federalist No. 32 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the thirty second of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 2, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This is the third of seven essays by Hamilton on the then controversial issue of taxation . It is titled, The Same Subject Continued Concerning the General Power of Taxation. The FederalistPapers , as a foundation text of constitutional interpretation, are frequently cited by American jurists. Of all the essays, No. 32 is the fifth most frequently cited. ref lupu FederalistPapers stub Notes note lupu Ira C. Lupu, The Most Cited FederalistPapers. 15 Constitutional Commentary 403 410 1998 External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 32 Federalist No. 32 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 32 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works ... more details
Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 54 Federalist No. 54 is an essay by James Madison , the fifty fourth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on February 12, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This paper discusses the way in which the seats in the United States House of Representatives are apportioned among the states. It is titled, The Apportionment of Members Among the States. The essay was erroneously attributed to John Jay in Alexander Hamilton s enumeration of the authors of the various FederalistPapers. The chief concern of the article is the representation of slaves in relation to taxation and representation. This federalist paper states that slaves are property as well as people, therefore requiring some representation. This representation is decided to be 3 5 of a person. FederalistPapers stub External links http www.votesmart.org reference fedlist fed54.htm wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 54 Federalist No. 54 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 54 Category 1788 in the United States Category 1788 works ... more details
File Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 72 Federalist No. 72 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the seventy second of the FederalistPapers . It was published on March 19, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius . The paper discusses executive re eligibility and is the sixth in a series of 11 essays discussing the powers the Executive branch. Executive re eligibility In Federalist No. 72 , Alexander Hamilton argues that re eligibility is essential to executive power. He believed that the Presidency must attract the most ambitious individuals and re eligibility ensured that they would not attempt to extend their term in office unconstitutionally. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 72 Federalist No. 72 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 72 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States FederalistPapers stub ... more details
File Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 74 Federalist No. 74 Federalist Number 74 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the seventy fourth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on March 25, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Its title is, The Command of the Military and Naval Forces, and the Pardoning Power of the Executive , and it is the eighth in a series of 11 essays discussing the powers and limitations of the Executive branch. In this paper, Hamilton justifies the President s status as the commander of the militia, as well as the President s power to grant pardons. External links http thomas.loc.gov home histdox fed 74.html Federalist No. 74 wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 74 Federalist No. 74 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 74 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States FederalistPapers stub ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 67 Federalist No. 67 Federalist Number 67 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the sixty seventh of the FederalistPapers . It was published on March 11, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This essay s title is The Executive Department , and it begins a series of eleven discussing the powers and limitations of that branch. In this paper, Hamilton draws a distinction between the constitutionally limited executive powers of the president and the far more extensive powers of a monarch as a ruler . He also chastises opponents of the Constitution who believe the President is granted excessive power by being allowed to fill vacancies in the Senate. Hamilton points out this power is limited in scope as the President s appointments expire at the end of the Senate s next session, and permanent appointments are left to the state legislatures. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 67 Federalist No. 67 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 67 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States FederalistPapers stub ... more details
File Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 73 Federalist No. 73 Federalist Number 73 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the seventy third of the FederalistPapers . It was published on March 21, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Its title is, The Provision For The Support of the Executive, and the Veto Power , and it is the seventh in a series of 11 essays discussing the powers and limitations of the Executive branch. This paper discusses and justifies the Executive branch s powers over the Legislature, namely, the Legislature s lack of power to increase or decrease the salary of the President during his her term, and the Executive Veto. External links http www.votesmart.org reference fedlist fed73.htm Online text, hosted by Project Vote Smart. wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 73 Federalist No. 73 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 73 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States FederalistPapers stub ... more details
Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 43 Federalist No. 43 is an essay by James Madison , the forty third of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 23, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This paper continues a theme begun by Madison in Federalist No. 42 . It is titled, The Same Subject Continued The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered. The Paper contains the only reference to the Copyright Clause in the FederalistPapers. In the brief discussion of the Clause, Madison states that the utility of this power will scarcely be questioned. He also notes the Framer s intent for the federal government to have exclusive jurisdiction over patent and copyright law . Despite its perfunctory discussion of the Clause, the Paper remains one of the few sources describing the rationales and motivations for the language and intent of the Clause. ref Cite book last Patry first William title 1 Patry on Copyright publisher Thomson West date 2010 pages 1 18 url http west.thomson.com productdetail 139343 40449295 productdetail.aspx ref The essay also references a desire that the national government be given exclusive jurisdiction over a new national capitol. ref The FederalistPapers, no. 43 ref FederalistPapers stub References Reflist wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 43 Federalist No. 43 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 43 Category 1788 in the United States Category 1788 works ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 27 Federalist No. 27 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the twenty seventh of the FederalistPapers . It was published on December 25, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This is the second of three essays discussing the threat to the common good stemming from excessive restraint on legislative authority. It is titled, The Same Subject Continued The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered. Precis Hamilton argues that the combined forces of many states, under the direction of one federal government, will provide a much greater show of force and be more apt to discourage rebellion. He reasons that confederacies are more prone to violence and war, and that extending the authority of the federal government to the citizen, rather than the state, is the only way to have power. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 27 Federalist No. 27 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 27 Category 1787 in law Category 1787 works Category 1787 in the United States ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 30 Federalist No. 30 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the thirtieth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on December 28, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This is the first of seven essays by Hamilton on the then controversial issue of taxation . It is titled, Concerning the General Power of Taxation. Brief Precis Hamilton details that taxes are extremely important to our government. The power to collect taxes deemed necessary is crucial for the government, and few deny that. Hamilton then details the differences between internal and external taxes. He argues that the federal government needs a power of taxation equal to its necessities, both present and future. External taxes alone cannot provide enough revenue for a government as extensive as the one proposed, especially in a time of war. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 30 Federalist No. 30 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 30 Category 1787 in law Category 1787 works FederalistPapers stub ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 31 Federalist No. 31 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the thirty first of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 1, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This is the second of seven essays by Hamilton on the then controversial issue of taxation . It is titled, The Same Subject Continued Concerning the General Power of Taxation. Brief Precis Hamilton argues that a government must possess all the powers necessary for achieving its objectives. It must have the means to secure an end. One of these means is the power of taxation. Hamilton argues that the great body of representatives will seek to prevent abuse of this power and usurpation of the state governments abilities to collect taxes. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 31 Federalist No. 31 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 31 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 34 Federalist No. 34 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the thirty fourth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 5, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This is the fifth of seven essays by Hamilton on the then controversial issue of taxation . It is titled, The Same Subject Continued Concerning the General Power of Taxation. FederalistPapers stub Brief Precis Hamilton s aim is to demonstrate that a government must have unlimited power of taxation for such circumstances as war and natural disaster. He argues that the state governments, which share taxation rights with the federal government, will serve as a balance and prevent abuse of such powers. He argues, further, that the federal government will always incur the greatest expenses, should have the greatest body to draw taxes from, and require a greater power of taxation than the states. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 34 Federalist No. 34 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 34 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 36 . Federalist No. 36 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the thirty sixth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 8, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This is the last of seven essays by Hamilton on the then controversial issue of taxation . It is titled, The Same Subject Continued Concerning the General Power of Taxation. FederalistPapers stub Summary Hamilton details the government s need for a body of tax collectors knowledgeable of every district, so as to establish a value to be taxed. He claims that this will be accomplished by using the same tax collectors as the state governments do. Hamilton argues for the right of poll taxes. External links http thomas.loc.gov home histdox fed 36.html wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 36 Federalist No. 36 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 36 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 41 Federalist No. 41 is an essay by James Madison , the forty first of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 19, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This essay begins a long consideration, lasting for the rest of the series, of the specific structure of the proposed Constitution. It is titled, General View of the Powers Conferred by the Constitution. The essay discusses the two various major issues found in the Constitution. The most important issue examines how much power did the people want to submit unto the government, and secondly, the structure of the new government. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 41 Federalist No. 41 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 43 Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 55 Federalist No. 55 is an essay by James Madison , the fifty fifth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on February 13, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. In this paper, Madison examines the size of the United States House of Representatives . It is titled, The Total Number of the House of Representatives. The paper discusses critics objections to the relatively small size of the House of Representatives sixty five members . Madison notes that the size of the House will increase as population increases. In addition, he states that the small size does not put the public liberty in danger because of the checks and balances relationship the House of Representatives has with the state legislatures, as well as the fact every member is voted in by the people every two years. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 55 Federalist No. 55 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 55 Category 1788 in the United States Category 1788 works ... more details
Refimprove date March 2009 Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton Federalist No. 6 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the sixth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on November 14, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius Valerius Publicola Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Arguing for the importance of the Union to the well being of Americans, Hamilton addresses a theme continued in Federalist No. 7 the danger of dissension among the states if they remain without a strong federal government. No. 6 is titled Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States. In Federalist No. 6, Hamilton enumerates different instances of hostility among nations, and suggests that should the States remain separate, such hostilities will befall them as well. However, mutual commercial interest will bring the States together and keep them in a peaceful accord. He concludes that nations that exist as neighbors will be natural enemies of one another, unless brought together in a confederate republic with a constitution which will promote harmony through commercial interests rather than competition. ref The FederalistPapers ref References Reflist External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 6 Federalist No. 6 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 06 Category 1787 in law Federalist No. 06 Category 1787 in the United States Category 1787 works FederalistPapers stub ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 29 Federalist No. 29 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the twenty ninth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 9, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. It is titled Concerning the Militia. Unlike the rest of the FederalistPapers , which were published more or less in order, No. 29 did not appear until after Federalist No. 36 . Brief Precis Hamilton states that a federally regulated militia will be more uniform and beneficial to the public defense of Americans. He argues that an excessively regulated militia can harm a nation s work force, as not everyone can leave their profession to go through military exercises. Thus, a smaller, but still well regulated militia, is the answer. This force will be further complemented by the people at large, who can stand ready with arms to defend their rights and those of their fellow citizens. In the end, Hamilton concludes that the militia, as it is constituted directly of the people and managed by the states, is not a danger to liberty when called upon by federal authority. External links http thomas.loc.gov home histdox fed 29.html wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 29 Federalist No. 29 FederalistPapers FederalistPapers stub Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 29 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 9. Federalist No. 9 Federalist Number 9 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the ninth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on November 21, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Federalist No. 9 is titled, The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection. The same subject is continued in the subsequent paper by James Madison , Federalist No. 10 . Publius argument A major aspect of Federalist No. 9 is Hamilton s response to the common Anti Federalist argument based on the theories of Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu Montesquieu , who wrote famously in his The Spirit of the Laws that it is natural to a republic to have only a small territory, otherwise it cannot long subsist. The Anti Federalist took his arguments to mean that the federal Union was bound to fail. Hamilton responded that if Montesquieu were taken literally, then since he was thinking of dimensions far smaller even than those of the states, the Americans would have to split themselves into an infinity of little, jealous, clashing tumultuous commonwealths. More seriously, Hamilton contends that the confederated federal system described in the proposed Constitution would not suffer as Montesquieu predicted because of its confederated, rather than centralized, design. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 9 Federalist No. 9 http thomas.loc.gov home histdox fed 09.html The Library of Congress The FederalistPapersFederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 09 Category 1787 in law Federalist No. 09 Category 1787 works Category 1787 in the United States ... more details
File Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 79 Federalist No. 79 Federalist Number 79 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the seventy ninth of the FederalistPapers . It was published in a book collection on May 28, 1788, but first appeared in a newspaper, where most readers would have seen it, on June 18 of that year. It appeared under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. The title is, The Judiciary Continued , and it is the second in a series of six essays discussing the powers and limitations of the judicial branch. Publius argument In Federalist No. 78 , Hamilton argued that permanence in office, as enshrined in lifelong appointments, was the most important guarantee of the independence of the judiciary. In No. 79 he states that the other main guarantee of that independence is the provision in the proposed Constitution of the United States for the financial independence of judges. Hamilton also argues that the ability of Congress to impeach judges provides protection against their misconduct despite their relative independence. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 79 Federalist No. 79 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 79 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States FederalistPapers stub ... more details
File JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 42 Federalist No. 42 Federalist Number 42 is an essay by James Madison , and the forty second of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 22, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Federalist No. 42 continues a theme that was started in Federalist No. 41 it is titled, The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered . Here, Madison contends that the grant of specific powers to the federal government actually operates to limit the power of the federal government to act with respect to the states. The question In Federalist No. 41 , Madison had delineated six classes of power granted to the federal government Security against foreign danger Regulation of intercourse with foreign nations Maintenance of the harmony and proper intercourse among the States Miscellaneous objects of general utility Restraining the States from certain injurious acts Provisions for giving due efficacy to all of these powers. Madison returns in Federalist No. 42 to classes two and three. Influence The Federalist No. 78 which deals with judicial powers, including the power of judicial review recently passed No. 42 which focuses on non military congressional powers, including the power to regulate interstate commerce as the paper that has found its way most often into written opinions of the justices. Thirty seven opinions cite No. 78 34 opinions cite No. 42. 78. ref http digitalcommons.law.uga.edu cgi viewcontent.cgi?article 1001&context fac pm. ref References reflist External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 42 Federalist No. 42 Spoken Wikipedia Federalist No. 42.ogg 2007 01 26 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 42 Category 1788 in the United States Category 1788 works ... more details
File James Madison.jpg thumb James Madison, author of Federalist No. 14 Federalist No. 14 is an essay by James Madison , the fourteenth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on November 30, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. It addresses a major objection of the Anti Federalists to the proposed United States Constitution that the sheer size of the United States would make it impossible to govern justly as a single country. Madison touched on this issue in Federalist No. 10 and returns to it in this essay. No. 14 is titled, Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered. Summary While a democracy can cover only a small space, Republics may span over many provinces. This is because in a democracy, all people must gather into one place to vote. In a Republic the people elect representatives to vote. The greatest danger to a republic is to confuse it with a democracy. It is easier to be united to have to travel to a distant province to represent the people than for that person to be isolated and attacked from all sides. So if Americans do not fall for a democracy, a republic will provide for a strong union, additional states, and security. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 14 Federalist No. 14 FederalistPapers FederalistPapers stub Category 1787 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 14 Category 1787 works Category 1787 in the United States ... more details
Image Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 21 Federalist No. 21 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton , the twenty first of the FederalistPapers . It was published on December 12, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. It is titled, Other Defects of the Present Confederation. In Federalist No. 21 Alexander Hamilton focuses on the three main imperfections of government under the Articles of Confederation , and how the Constitution will rectify these problems. First, Hamilton observes that the current government has no power to enforce laws and also lacks a mutual guarantee of state rights. Under the Articles, a faction could easily take control of a state and the government would not be able to do anything about it. Then, Hamilton comments on the inefficiency of the confederation s current method of collecting taxes by quotas, and denounces it as a method by which the states may be broken apart. According to Hamilton, however, these problems are easily rectifiable, and the Constitution will fix all of them if it is approved. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 21 Federalist No. 21 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 21 Category 1787 in law Category 1787 works Category 1787 in the United States ... more details
Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 37 Federalist No. 37 is an essay by James Madison , the thirty seventh of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 11, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. This paper discusses some of the political questions raised at the Philadelphia Convention constitutional convention . It is titled, Concerning the Difficulties of the Convention in Devising a Proper Form of Government. In federalist paper no. 37, Madison pointed out the difficulties that loomed over the Convention. One such problem was the question of the authority of the state versus the liberty of the people. He wrote, Energy in government is essential to that security against external and internal danger and to that prompt and salutary execution of the law, which enter into the very definition of good government. Stability in government is essential to national character. . . On comparing, however, these valuable ingredients with the vital principles of liberty, we must perceive at once the difficulty of mingling them in their due proportions. He pointed out other issues that faced the convention, such as the division of powers between the central government and the States, the large and small States, and between regions of the country. In closing he points out that it should be pleasing that an agreement was reached. That the framers were able to put aside various differences and agree on a common form of government. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 37 Federalist No. 37 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 37 Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
Image JamesMadison.jpg right thumb 200px James Madison, author of Federalist No. 38 Federalist No. 38 is an essay by James Madison , the thirty eighth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on January 12, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Madison continues his topic from Federalist No. 37 , the political questions examined by the Philadelphia Convention constitutional convention . The essay is titled, The Same Subject Continued, and the Incoherence of the Objections to the New Plan Exposed. The essay notably underlines the progress made against slavery in the new Constitution It is a matter both of wonder and regret, that those who raise so many objections against the new Constitution should never call to mind the defects of that which is to be exchanged for it. It is not necessary that the former should be perfect it is sufficient that the latter is more imperfect...Is the importation of slaves permitted by the new Constitution for twenty years? By the old it is permitted forever. FederalistPapers stub External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 38 Federalist No. 38 FederalistPapers Category 1788 in law Category FederalistPapers by James Madison 38 Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States ... more details
File Alexander Hamilton.jpg 200px thumb right Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 70 Federalist No. 70 Federalist Number 70 is an essay by Alexander Hamilton and the seventieth of the FederalistPapers . It was published on March 15, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius , the name under which all the FederalistPapers were published. Its title is, The Executive Department Further Considered , and it is the fourth in a series of 11 essays discussing the powers and limitations of the Executive branch. The essay deals with the question of a plural executive . Hamilton argues that a plural executive, having more than one president, tends to conceal faults, and destroy responsibility , and states that a singular president would better be suited to wield the full potential of his power in a quick and efficient way, without falling into endless squabbling and dispute with other executives with the same power. He also warns that when dealing with more than one leader, there is always difference of opinion . A strong and energetic executive branch requires unity, duration in office, adequate resources, and sufficient powers. External links wikisource The FederalistPapers No. 70 Federalist No. 70 FederalistPapers Category FederalistPapers by Alexander Hamilton 70 Category 1788 in law Category 1788 works Category 1788 in the United States FederalistPapers stub ... more details
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