Federalists

This article looks at the founding fathers intentions regarding federal power over commerce among the individual states.

A 5 and a half page look at the failures of the Articles of Confederation.

Fictional Letter from an Anti-Federalist to a Federalist

An essay on how liberty continues to not just exist, in our ever changing nation, but thrive as well.

There were both Federalists and Anti Federalists in history. Read this article to find out about each.

The question of how power should be distributed between a government and its constituents is treated quite differently in these two works. How does each political rhetoric make its argument, and what is the message each is ultimately trying to convey?

Analysis of the foreign, and domestic affairs of Thomas Jefferson's time of presidency.

An overview of the emergence of political parties in America and their impact.

A look at historical political history.

Sarah Palin's critics have pounced on her self-identification as a "federalist", claiming her to have gotten the meaning of the word exactly backwards. This is not so; I explain why.

Following ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the structure of the American political system required new means to maintain its functionality.

Many of us have heard about the anti federalists, but some of us think that when we hear they were not for the Constitution, we think of them as the bad guys.

A blast from the past / century political parties, how they were created and what their political aspirations were. This a fun, yet informative view of the political system established by our founding fathers.

An overview of the political parties that were established after President Washington's departure from office.

This paper gives a detailed analysis of the difficulties our Founding Fathers faced when trying to establish the new American republic.

There is no doubt that the Anti-Federalist had some very valid arguments but in many ways, their principles seemed to be flawed.

Fred Thompson is loudly trumpeting that he is a federalist in his run for President. But what exactly does Thompson mean when he says is a federalist?

This essay continues the examination of the debates surrounding the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798. The dispute over foreign affairs was one of the key issues which separated the advocates of the Alien and Sedition Acts from their opponents.

In the political disputes over the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, the distinction between loyalty to the Constitution and loyalty to the established government further separated Federalists and Republicans in the controversy over the Acts.

The arguments over the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts encompassed issues of free speech and political dissent. While the Federalists tried to forcibly quell criticism, the Republicans defended free political expression.

This is a paper comparing and contrasting the Federalists papers.

Mr. Stolyarov examines the argument of Publius in the Federalist Papers for why the Supreme Court should be the authority of last resort in interpreting the Constitution.

From the Alien and Sedition Act to the Patriot Act, conservatives in America have shown a trepidation towarding granting everybody the rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

An analysis of the foreign policy of the early American government, run by Federalist Presidents George Washington and John Adams.

An overview of the 1816 presidential election, in which Democratic-Republican James Monroe defeated Federalist Rufus King.

An overview of the 1808 presidential election, in which Democratic-Republican James Madison defeated Federalist Charles Pinckney.

An overview of the 1804 presidential election, in which Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson defeated Federalist Charles Pinckney for a second term in office.

Monroe established foreign policies that continued into the 20th century.

Throughout the Federalist Papers, Publius attempts to convince early American colonists of the necessity of union. But how does he make his argument? And how does his rhetorical style shape and mold the message he tries to convey?

A look at the differences, benefits, and negative aspects of both a Free-Market and a Socialist economy.

Unlike Jefferson, who focused on gaining popular opinion, Hamilton focused on policy making that would aid the country as a whole.

A survey of the problems Jefferson experiences as president as well as their causes and effects.

U.S History - an article about Jeffersonian simplicity in the Early Republic

a short history of the Emperor president

Madison's Federalist 10 reveals a willingness, even a desire, to sacrifice "the spirit of popular government" in favor of a plutocracy that would maintain a social elite and ensure that the young republic would never realize the truly radical potential of their rebellion.