Making a Great America

Federalist Paper #59: Regulating Elections: The Balance Between National and State Control


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 Alexander Hamilton shifts focus to the federal government’s authority over congressional elections. He argues that it is essential for the national government to have the power to regulate elections in order to preserve the Union and ensure uniformity across states. Hamilton contends that leaving the regulation of elections entirely to the states would risk chaos and manipulation by individual states that could undermine national stability. While acknowledging that federal power should be limited, he defends the Constitution’s provision allowing Congress to establish regulations to maintain the integrity and functionality of the national legislature. 

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Making a Great AmericaBy Charles Jett