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better embodied the American commitment to democracy (republicanism)‚ or whether it produced a greater compromise to it‚ one must define the nature of a republican government. Both the Federalist and Anti-Federalist set forth their distinctive views on the quality of representational government‚ but it was James Madison and Alexander Hamilton vision I feel was the most correct. By accepting their view‚ it is clear that they propose the best arguments for why the Constitution establishes a greater democratic
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The Federalists and the Anti Federalists went together like fire and ice. They always seemed to crash heads when it came to who should take power. The supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves Federalists. They wanted a strong centered government. Unlike the Anti federalists‚ they were a diverse coalition of people who opposed ratification of the Constitution. Although less well organized than the Federalists‚ they also had an impressive group of leaders who were especially prominent
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In federalist 10 Madison discusses groups and how groups are unsafe to the administration. He says that to control groups an extensive assorted Republic will must be made. A vote based system won’t work in light of the fact that if the lion’s share of individuals are
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Federalist 10 1. Madison says that “complaints are everywhere heard from our most considerate and virtuous citizens”—what are these complaints that people make. a. “…that our governments are too unstable‚ that the public good is disregarded in the conflicts of rival parties‚ and that measures are too often decided‚ not according to the rules of justice and the rights of the minor party‚ but by the superior force of an interested and overbearing majority.” 2. Are these complaints valid in Madison’s
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States be cherished”(Gaines‚ 34). This was Madison’s final inspirational message to his countrymen‚ which clearly depicts how he had devoted his life in keeping the nation strong and united (Gianes‚ 34). Madison‚ the fourth president of the United States served as president for two terms. Madison also was president for nine years strait. He was a great leader who believed strongly in freedom for all people to speak their minds (Welsbacher‚ 24). This essay will highlight the three historical events
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During the Constitutional Period‚ there were two groups of people; one group called the Federalists‚ wanted a stronger national government and one group called the Anti-Federalists‚ opposed the development of a national government. The Federalists ratified the Constitution to help properly manage the debt and tensions following the American Revolution. The Anti-Federalists opposed the development of a strong federal government and the ratification of the Constitution‚ preferring instead for power
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James Madison and Thomas Jefferson served very successful terms as president of the United States of America. Madison’s greatest accomplishment was the moral victory in the “War of 1812”‚ while Jefferson doubled the size of America with the “Louisiana Purchase”. Also‚ having an exceptional relationship allowed them to create the Democratic- Republican party. Despite sharing the same views on government‚ the aftereffects of their presidencies turned out to be far different. Because James Madison Resolved
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Federalist #10 1. Explain what Madison means by faction. (2). A faction is a group of people united by a common interest that goes against the common interest of the community (ex. political parties) 2. Explain how Madison suggests we can cure the mischiefs of factions. (3) There are two ways that Madison suggests: 1) removing its cause‚ 2) controlling its effects. 3. Explain why we can’t remove the causes of factions according to Madison. (4-6) We can’t remove
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reform‚ alter‚ or totally change the same‚ when their protection‚ safety‚ prosperity‚ and happiness require it.” Federalists believed this‚ and fought verbal and written battles against the Anti-Federalists‚ who disagreed with John Adams. Anti-Federalists believed that in an elite democracy‚ the elite’s would get greedy and selfish‚ and only worry about themselves. As I’m on the Federalist side‚ I believe that John Adams was correct in his statement‚ and that the government is only trying to uphold
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