Alexander Hamilton argued that democracy is dangerous primarily because it can lead to instability and tyranny of the majority. He believed that direct democracy allows for the passions of the masses to override reasoned governance, potentially resulting in mob rule and the erosion of individual rights. Hamilton emphasized the need for a strong central government and a system of checks and balances to protect against these dangers, ensuring that the rights of minority groups are safeguarded against the whims of the majority.
False. This was an example of loose construction and one of the first major uses of the "necessary and proper" or "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution.
First of all, Hamilton is spelled incorrectly. But I believe it was because Jefferson wanted the US to remain basically an agrarian nation, buying our manufactured goods from Great Britain and other European nations. Hamilton wanted the US to become a leading manufacturing nation with commerce and industry as the main characteristics. Jefferson believed more in representative government than did Hamilton.
Yes
Implied powers are what allow Congress to creatively expand its reach and power. Alexander Hamilton used the argument of implied powers to justify the creation of a national bank.
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
The Federalist written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
False. This was an example of loose construction and one of the first major uses of the "necessary and proper" or "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution.
First of all, Hamilton is spelled incorrectly. But I believe it was because Jefferson wanted the US to remain basically an agrarian nation, buying our manufactured goods from Great Britain and other European nations. Hamilton wanted the US to become a leading manufacturing nation with commerce and industry as the main characteristics. Jefferson believed more in representative government than did Hamilton.
Yes
Implied powers are what allow Congress to creatively expand its reach and power. Alexander Hamilton used the argument of implied powers to justify the creation of a national bank.
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
Political parties started with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Both men had totally opposite views on most things(French Revolution, National Bank, XYZ Affair), causing Jefferson to start his on party, the democratic-Republicans, believing it to be for the best. That left the Federalists, who sided with Alexander Hamilton.
Implied powers are what allow Congress to creatively expand its reach and power. Alexander Hamilton used the argument of implied powers to justify the creation of a national bank.
Alexander Hamilton argued for the ratification of the Constitution by emphasizing the need for a strong central government to maintain order and stability in the newly formed nation. He believed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak to effectively govern, leading to economic turmoil and vulnerability to external threats. In his writings, particularly in the Federalist Papers, Hamilton argued that a robust federal system would promote both unity and prosperity, safeguarding individual liberties while allowing for effective governance. Ultimately, he contended that the Constitution would create a government capable of addressing the nation’s challenges and securing its future.
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a loose constitutionalist is someone who "reads between the lines" of the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton used this tactic when he was trying to pass the National Bank through Congress. He called upon the "necessary and proper clause", saying the bank fit under this category, and therefore was Constitutional. Jefferson argued that the clause was too vague, and therefore Hamilton could not use that argument to further his cause. It passed anyway, with Washington's voice of approval.
The United States was unique in the world as a democracy of people from many different nations.