A review of the seven Anti-Federalist Papers written by an anonymous author under the pseudonym Cato.
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Cato I - Choosing Wisely
In Cato I, an anonymous author flatters the reader with acknowledgements that they are capable of making an informed decision on whether or not to ratify the Constitution.
A Foot in Every Branch - Brutus XVI
In Brutus XVI the Anti-Federalist author criticizes the powers of the Senate in the US Constitution.
Backward Judiciary - Brutus XV
In Brutus XV, an Anti-Federalist author mocks the Judicial System under the Constitution for taking on the wrong parts of the British Government.
The Courts Already Work - Brutus XIV (Continued)
In Brutus XIV (Part 2), the Anti-Federalist author continues his assessment of the issues with the Judicial Branch of the Constitution.
Outlining the Sixth Amendment - Brutus XIV
In Brutus XIV, an Anti-Federalist author makes arguments that would directly lead to the 6th Amendment to the Constitution.
Individuals v. States - Brutus XIII
In Brutus XIII the Anti-Federalist author discusses problems with the ability of individuals to sue States in Federal Court.
Validating State Laws - Brutus XII (Continued)
In the second part of Brutus XII, he continues a discussion on the Judicial Branch and how it will eliminate the States altogether.
The States vs Domestic Tranquility - Brutus XII
In Brutus XII the anonymous Anti-Federalist author (probably Robert Yates) elaborates on his concerns regarding the Supreme Court’s allotment in the US Constitution.
Governed by the Supreme Court - Brutus XI
In Brutus XI an Anti-Federalist author turns his attention to the Judicial System of the US Constitution.
Not Just The Government, But The Army Itself - Brutus X
In Brutus X an anonymous author further elaborates on his criticism of a standing army in times of peace.
Rebutting The Federalist - Brutus IX
In Brutus IX, an anonymous Anti-Federalist author continues his attack on the Constitution's provision for raising a standing army.
Unlimited Nation Debt and Standing Armies - Brutus VIII
Brutus VIII is an Anti-Federalist Paper that elaborates on concerns regarding the Constitution’s ability to raise standing armies and take on a national debt.
Defining Limits on Taxation - Brutus VII
Brutus VII is an Anti-Federalist Paper that argues for a limit on the Federal Government’s power of taxation.
Taxing The States Out Of Existence - Brutus VI
Brutus VI is an Anti-Federalist Paper that goes into detail on why the Constitution’s taxing power will make the States obsolete.
The Abuse of Necessary and Proper - Brutus V
In Brutus V an Anti-Federalist author attacks the Constitution’s ability to make any law deemed ‘necessary and proper’ in order to collect taxes.
The Purpose of Constitutions - Brutus IV
In Brutus IV, an Anti-Federalist author continues his discussion on the failure of representation in the US Constitution.
Is Representation Truly Representative in the Constitution? - Brutus III
Brutus III was an Anti-Federalist Paper that criticized the was representation was constructed in the US Constitution.
Where's the Bill of Rights? - Brutus II
Brutus II was an Anti-Federalist Paper that ridiculed the Constitution for its lack of a Bill of Rights.
The Essays of Brutus - Brutus I
Brutus I was the first in an influential series of Anti-Federalist essays.