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What is the Supremacy Clause and what does it do? How does Federalist 33 address the Supremacy Clause? The Supremacy Clause is a part of the Constitution that helps the national government’s laws take priority over state laws. Federalist 33 explains the need for such language. Keep reading to understand the Supremacy Clause and Federalist 33.
Who approves treaties after they’ve been negotiated by the President? How does the Senate check executive power? Senate treaty ratification power is an important check on the President. Unlike a monarchy, the President cannot unilaterally enter into international agreements. See who approves treaties and why.
What is Federalist 52 about? How does it discuss and defend the powers of the House of Representatives? Federalist 52 is about the structure of the House. It defends the requirements for Members as appropriate for the functions of the People’s Chamber. Read more about Federalist 52 and how the qualifications are suitable for the powers of the House of Representatives.
How did the Articles of Confederation power distribution affect the early United States? How did state powers under the Articles of Confederation evolve in the Constitution? In the Articles of Confederation, power is limited for the national government. Federalist 16 discusses the shift of power to the national government under the Constitution. Read more about the Articles of Confederation, power, and Federalist 16.
What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers? Why were they written and how did they help? The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to advocate for the new U.S. Constitution. The Constitution had created a stronger national government than the Articles of Confederation had done. Read more about the purpose of The Federalist Papers.
What is Federalist Paper 51? How does it address checks and balances in the Constitution? Federalist Paper 51 is all about the system of checks and balances. The doctrine of separation of powers is an important part of The Federalist Papers. It was used to help address concerns about an overly powerful central government. Read more about the doctrine of separation of powers, a system of checks and balances, and Federalist Paper 51.
What is Ebola disease? How did Ebola start, and why were there Ebola outbreaks? The answer to the question “what is Ebola disease?” is complex. Ebola disease is a highly deadly virus known as a hemorrhagic fever virus, as it causes clotting problems, internal bleeding, inflammation, and tissue damage. It is spread through bodily fluids, and does not discriminate between humans and animals. So what is Ebola disease? Read more about Ebola and its origins below.
What is Federalist 62 about? What does it say about the qualifications to be a Senator? Federalist 62 is one of two essays on the U.S. Senate as drafted in the Constitution. This essay describes the minimum qualifications of Senators. Keep reading for a summary of Federalist 62.
What were the problems with the Articles of Confederation? How did Federalist 15 address these issues? How did the new Constitution aim to address these problems with the Articles of Confederation? The problems with the Articles of Confederation are all related to inadequate powers of the national government with too much power for the state. The framers of the Constitution aimed to build on the strengths of the Articles of Confederation but also fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation. Read more about the problems with the Articles of Confederation as discussed in Federalist 15.
What is Federalist Paper 1 about? How does Federalist 1 set up the discussion and tone for the rest of The Federalist Papers? Federalist 1 starts the process of advocating for the adoption of the new U.S. Constitution. The general reason for this, which is articulated in Federalist Paper 1, is the need for the Union. Read on to find out what is discussed in Federalist 1.