In Federalist #80 Alexander Hamilton validates the powers granted to the Supreme Court.
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Aging Justices - Federalist #79
In Federalist #79 Alexander Hamilton continues his argument about lifetime judicial appointments, focusing on their salaries.
Lifetime Appointments for the Court - Federalist #78
In Federalist #78 Alexander Hamilton begins a series of Papers discussing the Supreme Court.
18th Century Bonus Content - The Federalist Takes a Break
Following Federalist #77, Publis took a two month hiatus between papers.
We're Still Talking About Appointments? - Federalist #77
In Federalist #77, Alexander Hamilton concludes his discussion about the powers of the President of the United States.
Presidential Appointments - Federalist #76
In Federalist #76 Alexander Hamilton discusses the process by which political appointments are made.
Balancing the Power of Treaties - Federalist #75
In Federalist #75 Alexander Hamilton refutes arguments against the method by which treaties are created under the Constitution.
Swift Pardons and One Commander - Federalist #74
In Federalist #74 Alexander Hamilton discusses the President’s position as the sole head of the military as well as his power to pardon.
The Benefits of a Negative Veto - Federalist #73
In Federalist #73 Alexander Hamilton takes a close look at the relationship between the President of the United States and Congress.
Why Hamilton Thought The President Should Have Unlimited Terms - Federalist #72
In Federalist #72 Alexander Hamilton argues AGAINST setting a maximum length of time a person could serve as President.
Why 4 Years is the Sweet Spot for President - Federalist #71
In Federalist #71 Alexander Hamilton presents the reasoning behind a four year term for President.
An Energetic President - Federalist #70
In Federalist #70 Alexander Hamilton discusses the need for a single, powerful President.
Mixing Branches - Federalist #66
In Federalist #66 Alexander Hamilton continues his discussion regarding the Senate’s role in the impeachment process.
The Structure of Impeachment- Federalist #65
In Federalist #65 Alexander Hamilton discusses a topic that is currently all over the news…impeachment.
John Jay's Last Defense - Federalist #64
In Federalist #64 John Jay discusses why the House of Representatives is excluded from international diplomacy.
A Due Sense of National Character - Federalist #63
In Federalist #63 James Madison discusses the importance of the United States Senate in creating a national character for the United States.
The Logic of the Senate - Federalist #62
In Federalist #62 James Madison examines the United States Senate, focusing on its election process and its position as a check on the rest of the Federal Government.
Unspecified Elections - Federalist #61
In Federalist #61, Alexander Hamilton discusses why the Constitution’s lack of specific requirements regarding the place of elections is not something the people should be concerned about.
Unconsolidated Wealth - Federalist #60
Federalist #60 was written by Alexander Hamilton as an attempt to halt fears regarding the Federal Government’s control of certain elections.
Controlling Elections - Federalist #59
In Federalist #59, Alexander Hamilton responds to criticism that the Federal Government controlled elections to the House of Representatives.