Don’t forget everyone; Hamilton knows about Greece and Rome. Hamilton begins his arguments in Federalist Paper No. 9 with another reference to Greek and Roman democracies to establish his historical “street-cred”. He then points to how the science of politics has evolved, and how the Anti-Federalists have mischaracterized the arguments of Montesquieu. The guys discuss Montesquieu, and how his ideas provided a foundation for the Constitution. Justin points out Hamilton seems to suggest that while democratic theories at the time provided the Federalists with a foundation for the Constitution, in time the Constitution may provide future peoples with a similar starting point. Hamilton argues that the Constitution allows the people to benefit from the advantages of a large federal system, but ensures we will avoid the trappings predicted by Montesquieu. Cary asks, “Can we have our cake and eat it too?”
Election Day Special - The Electoral College - TPF 0F
Federalist No. 29 – From the Vault - TPF29
Federalist No. 28 - Coloring Outside of the Lines - TPF28
Federalist No. 27 - Good Government for Good People - TPF27
Federalist No. 26 - The Power of the Purse - TPF26
Federalist No. 25 - And We're Back ... - TPF25
Federalist No. 24 - The Nuclear Option - TPF24
Federalist No. 23 - Hamilton is Really a Sith Lord! - TPF23
Federalist No. 22 - Hamilton’s Way or the Highway - TPF22
Federalist No. 21 - Staying on the Path - TPF21
Post-It Notes!! - TPF 0E
Federalist No. 20 - Crippling Unanimity - TPF20
Federalist No. 19 – More Failed Confederacies - TPF19
Federalist No. 18 – Ancient Greek Societies … Again - TPF18
Federalist No. 17 - Whiplash - TPF17
Federalist No. 16 - A Chain Reaction
Federalist No. 15 - Shame, Hyperbole, and Cake - TPF15
Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don't Understand Words - TPF14
Mr. Cary Goes to Washington - TPF 0D
Federalist No. 13 - No Well-informed Man - TPF13
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