Without the intervention of the State legislatures, the President of the United States cannot be elected at all." (Rossiter, 287) This is a position which suggests not only that the Federalists felt that significant power had already been entrusted to leaders at the state level, but also that this power is seen primarily as a function of the power of the federal government. Thus, we are given further confirmation that the Constitution was inherently a federal document. In key segments of the debate such as that shown in the Anti-Federalist Paper No. 17, we can see that those who stood in opposition to the empowerment of federal authority derived from the Constitution were a counterpoint to a debate that truly...
In the perception of Hamilton, Madison and other key Federalists, the debate waged here centered not on the form of government being developed, which was clearly of a Federalist disposition, but more it centered on the extent to which compromise would be made to meet the criticisms of the Anti-Federalists.
Government & Politics The arguments contrast two observations. Which of them is the best and why? Give a detailed and substantial response. Charles Beard and John Roche had differing views regarding the American constitution as they hailed from different background. Due to their diverse backgrounds, they have their own views regarding American constitution. A deep study of both authors shows that, John Roche is an optimist and a reformer, while Charles Beard
Our semester plans gives you unlimited, unrestricted access to our entire library of resources —writing tools, guides, example essays, tutorials, class notes, and more.
Get Started Now