4,994
edits
Template:Federalist Papers: Difference between revisions
adding expand to larger entry so as not to take up too much space above the individual papers entries
m (adding expand to publication section) |
(adding expand to larger entry so as not to take up too much space above the individual papers entries) |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
** which can be generally defined as creation of a new, centralized government under "republican" principles | ** which can be generally defined as creation of a new, centralized government under "republican" principles | ||
*** those being representation, separation of powers, and limits on the power of the majority | *** those being representation, separation of powers, and limits on the power of the majority | ||
click EXPAND for more on the Federal Papers, their purpose and authorship | |||
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | |||
* the essays were signed "Publius" | * the essays were signed "Publius" | ||
** Publius Valerius was one of founders of the Roman Republic who overthrew the Etruscan kings | ** Publius Valerius was one of founders of the Roman Republic who overthrew the Etruscan kings | ||
| Line 56: | Line 58: | ||
** have been used in Courts in order to help define the legal meanings of the Constitution | ** have been used in Courts in order to help define the legal meanings of the Constitution | ||
** remind Americans of the philosophy of government behind the Constitution | ** remind Americans of the philosophy of government behind the Constitution | ||
</div> | |||