How do Madison's writings in the Federalist papers we read today reflect the ideals of republicanism and/or enlightenment we talked about on Monday?
OR--what seems like it might be counter to those ideals?
Be as specific as possible with reference to the Federalist papers: Number, topic, etc.
(As a reminder: you read, 10, 14 and 51, in that order).
Which is most important for success of democratic system?
Norms: Unwritten but agreed-upon standards for conduct.
Institutions: Legally created bodies that can shape people.
The only presidential democracy with a long history of constitutional continuity is the United States.
Juan Linz, 1990
Faction
A group "adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community"
At tables: engineer a change (or changes) to the constitution.
Virginia Plan
The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized