Compare And Contrast Federalism 10 And Federalist 51

After the failures of the Articles of Confederation, it was clear to the members of the Second Constitutional Convention that serious revisions to our government were necessary to have a prosperous nation. Thus the Constitution, with clear distinctions to the Articles, was drafted. James Madison, often cited as the Father of the Constitution, in conjunction with several other Federalist, like Alexander Hamilton, wrote the Federalist Papers to persuade members of Congress and the states to ratify the document. Noted by history as two of the most influential pieces from the collection, The Federalist Papers, Federalist 10 and Federalist 51 stand out by there clear and persuasive arguments as to why and how a strong national government would protect its citizens. Although Federalist 10 and 51 outline ways in …show more content…
In this document Madison argues that delegation will destroy the disruptive nature of factions because it will “refine and enlarge the public views, by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country.” While I agree, it is the best interest of the country to have the most qualified individuals in office, for much of history voting was a privilege given to a minority of people – even among white males. This lack of representation made it impossible for other demographics to be given a voice in government. When ratified, the Constitution allowed the states to run their own elections thereby limiting