Ep. 43 - The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part I

The Federalist Papers were written and published in New York newspapers in 1787-1788 in order to sway public opinion to approve and ratify the newly devised United States Constitution. The essays were written by three prominent members of the founding generation - Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. I consider these essays the user’s guide for the Constitution and, therefore, deserve at least a perfunctory understanding. Short of reading the debates from the constitutional convention and the state ratification debates, the Federalist Papers provide some of the best insights into the United States Constitution. In this episode, we will cover 25-26 essays - those covering the topics of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the arguments for a stronger centralized government and the system of checks and balances devised by the Constitution. In the next episode we will cover the Executive and Legislative branches followed by an episode that covers everything else - the judiciary, taxation, states’ rights and a few important miscellaneous musings.   Show Notes Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple -------------------------------- Tenth Amendment Center publishes episode. The Tenth Amendment Center Archives The Federalist Papers The Original Argument, Glenn Beck Tom Woods Show - Episode 411 - Hillsdale Colleges Federalist Papers Course - Error and Propaganda Hillsdale College Federalist Papers Course Truth Quest Podcast Episodes: Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution Episode #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court Episode #26 - The Truth About the Judeo-Christian Tradition Episode #34 - The Truth About the Electoral College Episode #37 - The Truth About the Bill of Rights -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Check out our "Constitution Collection" inspired by this episode. With each shirt design there is an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public. Rest assured that you will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate.  Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast!