In Federalist #29 Alexander Hamilton counters arguments against the Federal Government’s power to control State Militias.
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Suppressing Rebellions and Fighting Tyranny- Federalist #28
In Federalist #28 Alexander Hamilton discusses how the Constitution can suppress insurrections from within.
Why the Constitution Will Prevent Suppression - Federalist #27
In Federalist #27 Alexander Hamilton discusses why he believes the Constitution would require a smaller Standing Army to enforce its laws than the Articles of Confederation.
How the Constitution Controls the US Army - Federalist #26
In Federalist #26 Alexander Hamilton discusses why the people need a Standing Army and how the Constitution makes abuse of a Standing Army impossible.
A Standing Army in Peacetime with Alexander Hamilton - Federalist #25
In Federalist #25 Alexander Hamilton elaborates on why he believes a standing army is necessary for the United States and responds to arguments against a National Army.
Hamilton Brushes Off Fears of a Standing Army
In Federalist #24 Alexander Hamilton discusses the need for a Standing Army in the United States.
Hamilton's Energetic Government - Federalist #23 - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #23 Alexander Hamilton explains why a powerful, energetic government is necessary for the preservation of the United States.
Hamilton Sums Up His Complaints - Federalist #22 - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #22 Alexander Hamilton sums up the problems with the Articles of Confederation as outlined in several previous Papers.
Hamilton's Three Complaints - Federalist #21 - Alexander Hamilton
In Federalist #21 Alexander Hamilton specifically outlines his three main grievances with the Articles of Confederation.
The Netherlands vs The Articles of Confederation - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #20, James Madison compares the United States under the Articles of Confederation to the Netherlands (aka the Dutch Confederacy).
Germany vs The Articles of Confederation - Federalist # 19 - James Madison
In Federalist 19 James Madison compares the German Empire to the Articles of Confederation.
Federalist #18 - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #18, James Madison gives us a history lesson on Ancient Greece.
Federalist #17 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #17 Alexander Hamilton discusses the Anti-Federalist fear that one person could too easily accumulate power.
Federalist #16 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #16 Alexander Hamilton discusses how the United States under the Articles of Confederation were destined for a civil war.
Federalist #15 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #15 Alexander Hamilton discusses well known problems with the Articles of Confederation.
Federalist #14 - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #14 James Madison discusses the common Anti-Federalist argument that the nation is too large for a Republican Government.
Federalist #13 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #13, Alexander Hamilton discusses the economy of separate governments for the 13 States as opposed to one National Government.
Federalist #12 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #12 Alexander Hamilton discusses the best means for a government to raise revenue.
Federalist #11 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #11 Alexander Hamilton discusses how the Constitution could provide the United States with better international trade option.
Federalist #10 - James Madison - Federalist Fridays
James Madison writes about the dangers of Faction in Federalist #10, giving an explanation as to why the Constitution could help prevent tyranny of the majority.