I'll Have to Think About That

Empower and Restrain: How Can You Do Both for Government?


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The Federalists and Antifederalists were both concerned about power for government: how much? What should it do, and how far should it be able to go? How could and should it be restrained? The first and second essays by Brutus. who wrote in New York, and Federalist 51, all address these issues directly and indirectly, albeit from different angles.

Suggested Readings:

  • Brutus I
  • Brutus II
  • Federalist 51
  • The Constitution of the United States
  • ...more
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    I'll Have to Think About ThatBy Jeremy Gypton