U.S. History?

Question

In the Federalists Papers, what argument does Madison refute in Number 10 and what arguments does Hamilton present for a four year term for the president in number 71?

Answer 1

Federalist Number 10 deals with the question of how to guard against, essentially, riots. In this paper, Madison argues AGAINST individual states, instead advocating a strong, large republic, which would provide better defense against a potential riot.

So basically, being a Federalist, he argues AGAINST a democracy, and wants, in its stead, a republic.

I quote, "A republic, Madison writes, differs from a democracy in that its government is delegated to representatives, and as a result of this, it can be extended over a larger area. Regarding the first difference, Madison contends that a large republic will elect better delegates than a small one. In a large republic, the number of citizens per representative will be greater, and each chosen representative will be the best from a larger sample of people, resulting in better government. Also, the fact that each representative is chosen from a larger constituency means that "vicious arts" of electioneering will be less effective."


Now, for Number 71, I'll quote a bit of the Paper, and then briefly summarize.

"The inference from it is, that a man acting in the capacity of chief magistrate, under a consciousness that in a very short time he MUST lay down his office, will be apt to feel himself too little interested in it to hazard any material censure or perplexity, from the independent exertion of his powers, or from encountering the ill-humors, however transient, which may happen to prevail, either in a considerable part of the society itself, or even in a predominant faction in the legislative body. If the case should only be, that he MIGHT lay it down, unless continued by a new choice, and if he should be desirous of being continued, his wishes, conspiring with his fears, would tend still more powerfully to corrupt his integrity, or debase his fortitude."

In essence, he is arguing that human nature would drive the man in power, if he has no set limit on his term of power, to courrpt, and ensure in anyway possible, that his term continue.

Another reason he gave, was a bit of an emotional appeal to the people. In the last section of the Paper, he refers to the British Parliament, and points out their success in this matter. He then asks Americans why they can't do the same.

Refer to the source below for further doubts.

Answer 2

Madison refutes the argument that the convention send out for a "veggie" pizza, arguing (successfully) that any pizza worthy of the name MUST contain both pepperoni AND Italian sausage, and furthermore that "veggie" stuff is only for pure "woosies!"

Hamilton argues that the presidential term should be limited to 4 years just in case you get a real "di*ckhead," (like Carter) you can get rid of him FAST. (He actually was thinking about only two, just in case somebody like Hillary Clinton got elected by accident......)

Answer 3

Madison refutes states rights.

Hamilton balances the 4 year term against the terms of congress, so that they can change against each other.

Answer 4

If I recall correctly, in #10 Madison refuted the idea that large republics can't work, and instead argued that a large republic would be more stable than a small republic.

Answer 5

Federalist 71

Answer 6

God I know this but it's been so long since I went to college and none of this has ever come up in my job but good question!!!

Answer 7

say what.