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| us history I-1 | 10/17/2009 |
Q: i need help with can you please help? summarize the responsibilities of the three branches of the ...
A: The Federalist Papers explain the separation of powers better than I can. excerpts from The ...
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| Federalist #10 and campaign spending | 9/21/2009 |
Q: In Federalist #10, Madison's argument that restraining liberty to limit faction is an unacceptable ...
A: Here is Federalist #10, paragraph 21 [from my easier-to-read edition, The Federalist Papers: Modern ...
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| American Gov. | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Mary I would like to ask:What is Madison's view of human nature and how does it affect his ...
A: I study the Federalist Papers without paying any attention to who wrote which Paper. Having said ...
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| US Government | 9/13/2009 |
Q: What is the Federalist No. 11 about, and what is the purpose of it?
A: Here is my easier-to-read translation of Federalist #11. This should answer your questions. ...
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| U.S History/ What is an American Dream | 9/2/2009 |
Q: my teacher told me to write about what i think an American dream is about. But i just don't ...
A: I will try to help. I believe the "American dream" is that everyone has an equal opportunity to go ...
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| Articles of Confederation | 8/29/2009 |
Q: What were the deficiencies of the Articles of Confederation? Thanks, Jourdan
A: Here is a quick summary of the major problems. Mary E Webster Federalist Papers #21 and #22 from: ...
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| federalism in The Declaration of Independence | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Im writing a research paper and it asks to discuss the role of the declaration of independence in ...
A: Amanda: In some ways, the Declaration of Independence is an outline for the Constitution; the same ...
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| Publius | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Why does Publius argue against the incorporation of a Bill of Rights into the U.S. Constitution?
A: I'll let him tell you. This is from my easier-to-read edition of the Federalist Papers. Mary E ...
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| Federalist Papers and property | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have been curious to know how John Locke's philosophy, outlined in his Second Treatise, influenced ...
A: Your statement: "I would like to know which of the Federalist Papers discuss human nature, the ...
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| Federalist Paper #10 | 4/13/2009 |
Q: What are the key ideas of Federalist No. 10? Has the course of US history since then suggested ...
A: Here is my easier-to-read edition of #10. I believe that once you read it, you will be able to ...
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| federalist 6 | 3/25/2009 |
Q: what is the general argument of federalist 6, how does Publius depict human nature here? ANSWER: My ...
A: Here is paragraph 2; I've highlighted the pertinent words by putting space around them because I ...
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| federalist 6 | 3/24/2009 |
Q: what is the general argument of federalist 6, how does Publius depict human nature here?
A: My easier-tp-read edition of Paper #6 should help you answer this question. Mary E Webster ...
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| Federalist 1 and 2 | 3/24/2009 |
Q: what is Publius emphasizing and de-emphasizing in Federalist 1 and 2 and how do they relate to ...
A: I think you will be able to answer this question once you have read my easier-to-read edition of the ...
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| federalsit papers 1 and 2 | 3/24/2009 |
Q: What is the significance of Publius's rhetorical strategy in Federalist 1 and 2 in relation to later ...
A: Here is my easier-to-read editions of #1 and #2. Mary E Webster from: The Federalist Papers: ...
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| US History - federalist number ten | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Can religious or moral motives be counted on to control factions? why or why not? How does a ...
A: My easier-to-read edition of #10 will answer all your questions. Mary E Webster Number 10 from ...
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| Texas Independence | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Is there a way Texas could break off from the United States of America and become its own country? ...
A: My book is the best-- The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition Two It is available from ...
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| Texas Independence | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Is there a way Texas could break off from the United States of America and become its own country? ...
A: I am not sure about it becoming its own country. However, what the Founding Fathers did want the ...
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| Federalist #10 | 2/24/2009 |
Q: What does Madison propose as a solution in Federalist #10?
A: Number 10 from The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition Two Copyright 2008 by Mary E Webster ...
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| Federalist #78 | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Alexander Hamilton turns his attention to the supreme court. What does he say about the role and ...
A: Here's my easier-to-read edition of #78 (Hamilton would hate the role of the courts today.) Number ...
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| Federalist #51 | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Madison discusses the issue of Separation of Powers. Why does he feel that this important and how ...
A: Here's my easier-to-read Number 51 Number 51: Separation of Powers: Checks and Balances The ...
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| American History | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Which group wanted a strong central government, the Federalists or the Antifederalists?
A: Federalists What we call "the Federalist Papers" were originally simply letters-to-the-editor of ...
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| government | 11/24/2008 |
Q: analyse or explaing paragraph 17-19 of the fedralists no.10? what does publius reason?
A: Number 10, paragraphs 17-19 from: The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition Two copyright 2008 ...
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| federalist papers # 31 | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have read the federalis paper #31 a hundred times and i still dont understand it. I was wondering ...
A: I fully understand your problem. I have put my easier-to-read version below. Mary E Webster ...
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| Federalist 16 & 17 | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I read your summary on the two but still am having trouble answering these questions in reference to ...
A: Chris: You have asked some very good questions. The authors of the Federalist Papers had a good ...
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| Verifying Presidential candidates | 11/12/2008 |
Q: What department in the Government and specifically who is responsible to verify that someone ...
A: This is a frustrating question and applies to the entire Constitution. The quick answer is that the ...
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| fedalisits paper | 10/29/2008 |
Q: what was the role in the radification process and how where they were used to defend and support the ...
A: As you probably know, the Constitution was written in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787. The ...
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| const. law | 10/24/2008 |
Q: who has control over all federal district courts?
A: The federal judiciary. The president nominates judges and the Senate votes to approve them. Beyond ...
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| Federalist Paper 10 | 10/24/2008 |
Q: What is the disease that afflicts the legislative body?
A: I believe that my easier-to-read "translation" for Federalist Number 10 will answer you question. ...
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| history book | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I know almost nothing about the U.S. Government, Political Process, or history of this country. I am ...
A: In 1994 I decided that I really wanted to know about the foundation of the United States, so I began ...
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| federalist papers 10 and 51 | 9/21/2008 |
Q: What where the key arguments made in Federalist Papers number 10 and 51?
A: I'm having a problem with my internet connection today--I hope this goes through. Here are my ...
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| Founding Fathers | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Did our founding Fathers really believe in democracy as an effort form of government or wether they ...
A: I think that as you read all the Federalist Papers, your questions will be answered. It's important ...
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| Federalist 10 | 9/3/2008 |
Q: How does a republic inhibit the effects of faction?
A: My easier-to-read version of Federalist Paper #10 should explain. Mary Webster Number 10 from The ...
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| Teaching the Federalist Papers | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Good evening, I have an assignment to teach a lesson about the Federalist Papers that can be easy ...
A: I wrote my website address incorrectly. It is http://Mary.Webster.org Mary ...
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| wikipedia | 7/8/2008 |
Q: have you looked at federalist in wikipedia
A: To add to my previous note, I moved this past month and I won't get my dsl line until this ...
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| articles of confedration | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Why are the articles of confederation not used today? And why were they important?
A: Very briefly, the Articles of Confederation created such a weak central government that it was ...
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| Federalist 10 | 5/25/2008 |
Q: 1. Are there factions today & what are some of them? 2. How does the existence of factions today ...
A: Yes, there are always factions. Today they could be called "special interest groups." Or just ...
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| Parties not allowed according to the CONSTITUTION? | 5/16/2008 |
Q: and my friend commented that US parties not allowed according to the CONSTITUTION? It only allowed ...
A: Yes, the US Constitution allows parties. What your friend may be thinking about is how the ...
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| Constitutional Convention | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am a new student from asia and i wanted to understand US history better and the major ...
A: The Articles of Confederation was leading the country into ruin. The Constitution was absolutely ...
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| Federalist Papers: No. 14 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am writing an essay on both the anti-federalist paper no. 14 and the federalist paper no. 14. ...
A: I have never worked with anti-federalist papers. I put my easier-to-read Federalist Paper #!4 ...
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| federalist | 2/25/2008 |
Q: what do the auxiliary precautions that Madison talks about in the Federalist 51 work?
A: I think you mean "how do they work." You should be able to see for yourself by reading this ...
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| Federalist Papers #10 | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am in my A.P U.S Government class for 10th grade and I have a few questions to ask you about the ...
A: The quickest way to answer your questions is to send you my easier-to-read edition of Number 10. ...
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| Federalist Paper #7 | 2/11/2008 |
Q: May I get a summary and easier to read version of the seventh Federalist Paper? Your help would be ...
A: This is from my new edition of the Federalist Papers: The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition ...
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| Puritan education | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am writing a 6-9 persuasive paper on wether puritanism here to say in America or gone for good I ...
A: This question is outside my expertise. But I would suggest that you see if you can find out about ...
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| articles of confederation | 2/7/2008 |
Q: what were the positive aspects of the Articles of Confederation.
A: The easiest way to see what was "right" about the Articles of Confederation is to compare them to ...
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| Federalist papers no. 16 and 17 | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have to read papers 16 and 17 for my government class. I am having a hard time understanding their ...
A: I'm putting them below. I hope these help. Mary E Webster http://Mary.Webster.org Papers from: The ...
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| Federalist Paper No. 73 | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Do you happen to know where I can get a summary or analysis of Federalist Paper No. 73 or can I have ...
A: from: The Federalist Papers: Modern English Second Edition copyright 2008 by Mary E Webster Number ...
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| Federalist Paper 11 | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me how federalist paper 11 is applied in today's politics and in today's ...
A: I suspect you are a student and have been assigned this question. Please forgive that assumption if ...
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| Federalist Paper 11 | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Can you please give me your easier to read version on federalist paper #11 because i do not ...
A: Here you are. Mary E Webster from: The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition Two copyright ...
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| Federlist 10 | 12/14/2007 |
Q: According to Federalist #10, what have factions caused in society?
A: Here's my easier-to-read edition of Federalist #10. Mary E Webster from: The Federalist Papers: ...
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| Federalist Papers | 12/9/2007 |
Q: How did the Federalist Paper No. 78 help the ratification of our Constitution?
A: Here's my easier-to-read "translation" of #78. This should help you with your question. Mary E ...
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| Federalist paper #84 | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Is there a basic outline of the points made against the bill of rights?
A: These paragraphs from my "translation" of #84 should answer your questions. Mary E Webster Bill of ...
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| U.S. history | 11/29/2007 |
Q: How did the big picture concepts that guide this country(democracy, federalism,etc.) change meaning ...
A: This is a wonderful question. However, I've never really studied the history of how the government ...
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| Federalist 58 | 11/27/2007 |
Q: do you have an easier to read version of Federalist 58? Thanks
A: Number 58: Number of Representatives Will Grow With Population Growth I will examine one more ...
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| Federalist 10 question | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Using federalist 10, what did the founding fathers see as the main problem with the majority ...
A: I couldn't get my computer to copy and paste when I tried to answer this question before. I ...
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| agreement of BOR in the constitution | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I've been doing some research on this subject and found some info but nothing I can really put ...
A: I've put the paragraphs in Federalist Paper #84 that deals with the bill of rights below. I have ...
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| federalist no. 76 | 11/7/2007 |
Q: can you please "explain" what Federalist paper 76 is explaing, or about? THANKS!!
A: from: The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition Two copyright 2007 by Mary E Webster Number 76: ...
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| Federalist paper # 10 | 10/31/2007 |
Q: What attitude does Madison express toward direct democracy? what is his explanation?
A: I think that once you read my edition of #10 you will know the answers to your questions. The ...
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| Federalist Paper #77 | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Can you provide me with the easier to read version of Federalist Paper #77?
A: Number 77: Executive Appoints Administration Officers The Senate’s role in appointments will ...
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| Federalist views in the constitution | 10/15/2007 |
Q: What were specific federalist views that strengthened the constitution? (please cite article and ...
A: The Federalist Papers were written to support ratification of the US Constitution. All 85 Papers ...
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| Federalist Paper 10 | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Article 10 seems to cover a lot of territory. can you break it down for me, please? ANSWER: I ...
A: Several people found the "follow-up" button this weekend! Sorry I assumed you were one of them. ...
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| The Federalist papers and current times | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have to write a 3-4 page essay, I hope you can help steer me in the right direction! My ...
A: As you no doubt realize, the topics in The Federalist Papers cover over 300 pages. Even I, after ...
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| Federalist Paper #8 | 10/14/2007 |
Q: As it pertains to #8, what was the founding fathers' view on standing armies? I have read that ...
A: There are so many that it is rather scary. For example, the federal government is supposed to only ...
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| the Federalist Papers | 10/13/2007 |
Q: What are some of the rhetorical strategies employed by Publius in these writings? ANSWER: I would ...
A: I think they'd give President Bush a "that a boy!" for going after the enemy in Iraq and elsewhere ...
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| the Federalist Papers | 10/13/2007 |
Q: What are some of the rhetorical strategies employed by Publius in these writings?
A: I would not call the author's writings "rhetorical strategies." The editorials follow a very ...
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| Federalist Paper #8 | 10/13/2007 |
Q: As it pertains to #8, what was the founding fathers' view on standing armies? I have read that ...
A: This is the index listing for "standing army" in my new edition of The Federalist Papers. The ...
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| Federalist Papers | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have to modernize the English for the Federalist Papers - #19. I am googling, but can't find a ...
A: these Papers are from: The Federalist Papers: In Modern English (CD) copyright 2004 by Mary E ...
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| Analsyis of federalist paper 33 | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Can i get an analysis of the federalist paper 33?
A: from: The Federalist Papers: In Modern Language copyright 1999 Mary E Webster, editor Merril Press, ...
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| Federalist Papers | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Can you translate article 30 and article 78 of the Federalist Papers for me? They are hard to ...
A: Excerpt from: The Federalist Papers: Modern English Edition Two Copyright 2006 Mary E Webster, ...
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| Federalist Papers # 45 & 17 | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Can you provide me with either summaries or more readable versions of Federalist Papers # 45 and 17? ...
A: excerpt from: The Federalist Papers: In Modern English (CD) copyright 2004 by Mary E Webster ...
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| federalist paper 33 | 9/27/2007 |
Q: can i get you to summarize or to put this federalist paper 33 into easier words so i can understand ...
A: I am sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I won't bore you with the computer problems ...
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| president | 9/17/2007 |
Q: can a president own any business why in office. If can not anwser my question please refer me to ...
A: According to the US Constititon, the president can own a business. There may be some laws that ...
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| Federalist Paper #10 | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I need to choose a side of Federalist Paper #10. I have read the "easier" version of Madison's side ...
A: You might answer the following questions: Why is faction a problem? Many people believed that 13 ...
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| summary and analysis | 9/9/2007 |
Q: can i please have a summary and analysis of Federalist Papers #66 and 74? thank you.
A: This is not a summary--it is an easier-to-read version of the Papers. If you pay attention to the ...
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| Govt. | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Could you please give me a brief explanation of the Federalist No. 11
A: I've put my easier-to-read edition of #11 below. It will probably make the Paper easier to ...
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| Question about Federalist Paper? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I keep reading the text in Federalist Paper 78 differently than what it should represent. Can you ...
A: I'm hoping that my translation of #78 will make it easier for you to understand the Paper. After ...
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| Federalist No. 47 | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what Federalist paper 47 is trying to explain? I am so completely lost.
A: I'm hoping that my translation of #47 will make it easier for you to understand it. I've put it ...
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| federalist paper #10 | 8/8/2007 |
Q: In the federalist paper #10 what is the greatest fear of a popular government
A: My translation of Federalist Papers #10 should answer your questions. The Federalist Papers: Modern ...
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| The Federalist Papers in M. Lenguage | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I just got the book, and do not grasp the indexing system used from page 1 to 11. Could you give me ...
A: Richard: Certainly. You seem to be asking about the Constitutional index. The numbers in the ...
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| History | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me in modern version of what the Federalist Papers #39-40 & 47-51 is saying?
A: I'm only able to send you one Paper on this form. Therefore, I'm sending you #51. The Federalist ...
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| government question | 5/23/2007 |
Q: could you give me some quotes regarding the fugitive slave clause for and against it and what ...
A: I don't know about the "fugitive slave clause." I do have some good information about the three ...
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| Government history | 5/15/2007 |
Q: what arguments can make for and against giving each state the right to send the same number of ...
A: The answer to your question is in Federalist Paper #62. For reference, I'm sending you the copy ...
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| Texas - 4 States? | 2/9/2007 |
Q: The Constitution of 1845, which was the resolution that allowed Texas into the Union, stated that ...
A: I don't know what the Texas constitution says. However, the federal constitution is the supreme law ...
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| Hamilton's Writings | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am a graduate student who has become enamored with the work and life of Alexander Hamilton. I ...
A: I've heard of no other "translations." Maybe I'll be in a position to do them sometime. What has ...
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| Alexander Hamilton & the Bill of Rights | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Webster, I am an adult reading on my own a book entitled, "Alexander Hamilton: American" by Richard ...
A: Hamilton has been proved right about the bill of rights. It has recently effected my life. I live ...
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| politics | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I have a quick question. I'm not very good when it comes to government but I need to start ...
A: This is a terrific question. I'm assuming you mean the difference between a democracy and a ...
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| HSITORY | 11/7/2006 |
Q: How is democracy evaluated in the condtitution as it was penned in 1787. in what ways was it a ...
A: Federalist Papers #10 will answer your question. I have put it below. Mary E Webster Number 10: ...
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| Federalist 51 | 10/16/2006 |
Q: In the federalist paper #51 Whats is Madisons view of human nature and how does this influence his ...
A: I think that my "translation" of #51 will help you. Mary Webster The Federalist Papers: Modern ...
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| Benjamin Franklin | 2/24/2006 |
Q: This 3rd grade student is doing an independent study project that requires an interview with someone ...
A: 1. From the beginning Ben Franklin determined his destiny. Throughout his whole life he loved to ...
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| Constitutional Conflicts | 12/10/2005 |
Q: I need to show whether the US Constitution was successful in protecting the people and the state ...
A: Jennifer: I do a terrible job with history questions. I know that sounds odd. What I tend to ...
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| The Federalsit Paper No. 81 | 9/29/2005 |
Q: I would like a summary or analysis of Federalist paper no. 81 please . Thanks
A: from: The Federalist Papers: In Modern Language copyright 1999 Mary E Webster, editor Merril Press ...
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| modernism | 9/20/2005 |
Q: It seems that during the progressive times people lived in such prosperity, how and why did we adopt ...
A: This question has nothing to do with my "expert" area, but I want to ask you a couple of questions ...
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| Federalist paper no.45 | 9/11/2005 |
Q: Could you send me a summary and analysis of federalist paper no. 45?
A: from: The Federalist Papers: In Modern Language copyright 1999 Mary E Webster, editor Merril Press ...
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| Federalist paper no.53 | 9/11/2005 |
Q: Could you write me a summary and analysis of the federalist paper no. 53?
A: No. That sounds like it is your homework assignment. However, I will give you my easier-to-read ...
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| Federalist Papers | 7/20/2005 |
Q: I understand what you are saying, but the reason I asked you the question I did is because there ...
A: I have discovered that most people over the years have spent more time discussing who wrote each ...
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| Federalist Papers | 7/20/2005 |
Q: I had the following question about the Federalist Papers: how do we know who wrote each individual ...
A: This is a good question, although I suspect you'll be surprised by my answer. As you read my ...
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| Federalist Papers | 10/26/2004 |
Q: After reading the Federalist no. 10 I couldn't understand what I had just read. What "factions" were ...
A: Cherry: I've put my easier-to-read edition of #10 below. I think it will answer all your ...
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| detterence | 10/25/2004 |
Q: I have one more question. Can u tell me what r the key varibales in thinking about deterrence ...
A: In October, 2002, I wrote a column for WND. The Federalist Papers talk a great deal about defense ...
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| Fed #10 | 10/24/2004 |
Q: Sorry one more question that I just thought of - What would Madison say to a population in this ...
A: A faction does not have to have a special organization or name. Therefore, the "youth vote" is a ...
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| Fed #10 | 10/24/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew how Madison, based on Fed Papers #10, would feel about the emergence of ...
A: Sara: Actually, Madison would expect that different parties will emerge. Madison's main point is ...
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| Declaration of Independence and the Constitution | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I just did what I should have done before I asked my question. I just read the Declaration and the ...
A: They talk about God in the Papers but not Jesus or Christians. Here's an example. It is paragraphs ...
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| What major consequences were... | 7/25/2004 |
Q: What major consequences were made at the constitutional convention and what issues did they settle? ...
A: Your question is a good description of the issues that the Federalist Papers covers. Since the US ...
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| Alexander Hamilton. | 6/18/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi, Thank you for your quick reponse. Why authority figures would shun ...
A: Once again, your response is very thoughtful. I'm afraid that you may be very disappointed in ...
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| Alexander Hamilton. | 6/17/2004 |
Q: Though I am a chomsky-reading radical on the political spectrum, and though I am against capitalism ...
A: I appreciate your very thoughtful question. And I agree, Hamilton was absolutely brillant. ...
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| What were the historical circumstances... | 4/22/2004 |
Q: What were the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the first amendment
A: Kathy: I'm going to attempt to answer your question. (Please excuse any typos) Then I'm going to ...
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| Federalist Definition | 4/16/2004 |
Q: What does the term 'Federalist' mean or represent and why were these individuals called or were ...
A: The people who wanted the federal Constitution ratified were called "federalists." People that were ...
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| U.S History | 3/22/2004 |
Q: How did Shay's Rebellion convince some Americans that a new Constitution was needed?
A: Federalist Paper #21, paragraph 3 & 4 answers this[3]The lack of a mutual guaranty of the State ...
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| anti-federalist | 2/16/2004 |
Q: I have a debate in school about the pros and cons about the Bill of Rights. I was assigned to act as ...
A: Mel: I spent about 45 years of my life assuming that the Bill of Rights was a good idea. Then I ...
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