The Federalist PapersPenguin, 2003 M04 1 - 688 páginas A DOCUMENT THAT SHAPED A NATION An authoritative analysis of the Constitution of the United States and an enduring classic of political philosophy. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government—its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788 and edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this special edition includes: ● Textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler ● Table of contents with a brief précis of each essay ● Appendix with a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced to The Federalist Papers ● Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed ● Copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation |
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... term had appeared sporadically in eighteenth-century British politics, it was in America in the 1780s that it achieved its lasting political prominence. ''Responsibility'' is the noun form of a much older adjective, ''responsible ...
... term had appeared sporadically in eighteenth-century British politics, it was in America in the 1780s that it achieved its lasting political prominence. ''Responsibility'' is the noun form of a much older adjective, ''responsible ...
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... terms of office, and frequent rotation in office (term limits, we call it today). The Federal Farmer, one of the Constitution's soberest opponents, expressed this ideal of representation as follows: ''a full and equal representation is ...
... terms of office, and frequent rotation in office (term limits, we call it today). The Federal Farmer, one of the Constitution's soberest opponents, expressed this ideal of representation as follows: ''a full and equal representation is ...
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... terms; a President indefinitely eligible for re-election (since changed by the 22nd Amendment); and federal judges with ''good behavior'' tenure. These robust institutions, each shaped to its function or task, make republican government ...
... terms; a President indefinitely eligible for re-election (since changed by the 22nd Amendment); and federal judges with ''good behavior'' tenure. These robust institutions, each shaped to its function or task, make republican government ...
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... in order to do the right thing, often in disagreeable situations where someone must act with a view to a remote and long-term good (act responsibly, we call it) or must take charge (take responsibility, as we say xxx Introduction.
... in order to do the right thing, often in disagreeable situations where someone must act with a view to a remote and long-term good (act responsibly, we call it) or must take charge (take responsibility, as we say xxx Introduction.
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... term of office—Biennial elections—Value of frequent elections—Terms of service in other governments—In England, Ireland, and in the American colonies—Biennial elections not dangerous— Reasons for this drawn from the nature and position ...
... term of office—Biennial elections—Value of frequent elections—Terms of service in other governments—In England, Ireland, and in the American colonies—Biennial elections not dangerous— Reasons for this drawn from the nature and position ...
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