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The Federalist No. 45

The Federalist No. 45. Regina Sanquintin Ana Teran September 6, 2013 AP GOPO. Main Idea. In this paper, James Madison explains how the Constitution is designed to preserve States rights.

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The Federalist No. 45

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  1. The Federalist No. 45 Regina Sanquintin Ana Teran September 6, 2013 AP GOPO

  2. Main Idea • In this paper, James Madison explains how the Constitution is designed to preserve States rights. • Since a lot of powers given to the federal government are not unconstitutional (unethical), it is now an issue on whether states have a substantial amount of power to not undergo conflict with the federal government.

  3. The question proposed in this essay regards the power needed to be given to the federal government versus the powers wanted to be remained for the states. • Those against the Union worried that the federal government would acquire too much power. Federal is to be given power needed for protection against foreign issues, security, military, and overall safety of the states. Will the states be deprived from other powers?

  4. It questions the timing of the government to establish such government that forgets the “supreme object to be pursued”- the people. James Madison continues to say that the plan between the federal government obtaining powers and states, is not inconsistent to the happiness the public desires.

  5. Madison uses these past governments as evidence that the federal government and state governments will not conflict: • Archean League • Lycian League • Feudal Systems • They all failed because there was no union between the federal government and the states.

  6. The federal government allows the state governments to have an advantage. There will be a dependency amongst both governments; Influence, support of the people, and the nature of the governments maintaining measure of each other.

  7. State legislatures will have the power to intervene in the elections of the presidents, senate, and House of Representatives. The federal government will in turn be submissive and work with the states. Less influence will be given by the federal government because of the smaller amount of members in it. • Both federal and states will tax, but the people will usually be on the side of the states rather than of the federal government.

  8. The powers allotted to the federal government are few and those given to the states are indefinite. The power of the federal is principally to deal with war, peace, negotiations and foreign commerce. • Federal power will consequently be most prevalent during war time. State governments will be important during peace time and for security issues.

  9. The new constitution consists of invigoration of the original powers. The new power included is the regulation of commerce, but the most important is of taxation. Congress has the authority to require states indefinite supply of money for common defense and general welfare. • In conclusion, James Madison wrote this paper to make clear that State Governments will be preserved by the Constitution, and the Union will comply with the happiness of the people.

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