John Jay's Influence On The Federal Government

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The Federalist Papers Chapter Summery Federalist. No. 2 John Jay Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence John Jay writes to persuade the people of New York that a connected and united country under a central government would be necessary for the general public. He states that though the citizens would need to give up some rights to the government they would in turn receive national rights, protection, and privileges as essential powers from the government. Federalist. No. 3 John Jay Same subject continued Building on the previous paper, number 3 addresses the issue of security of a nation against foreign influences as well as against individual states causing domestic issues. When war comes, Jay explains, a unified America under …show more content…

No. 29 Hamilton Concerning the Militia The militia should be under national authority to increase proficiency, and that the states would then appoint officers, and train the militia according to what was stated by congress. Also it is then possible to call up the militia by the state to defend what is necessary. If needed then the militia would be used in other states to aid against violence. Federalist. No. 30 Hamilton: Concerning the General Power of Taxation Federal Government need the power to support the national forces of troops, buildings, equipment; so a form of general taxation must occur. Congress has power to call for money, together if the states were united, then the taxation would be lighter and towards one common goal, needless all paying for the same rather all towards the same. Federalist. No. 31 Hamilton: Taxation Continued The government should be able to fulfill all its goals and objectives, and to achieve this a revenue must be made, in case of emergence action can be taken. To avoid the corruption and also the misuse of taxation, Hamilton argues that the structure and limitations of power would guard against any attempts. Federalist. No. 32 Hamilton: Taxation …show more content…

No. 33 Hamilton: Taxation Continued The power to make and collect taxes must then also include the power to pass laws to execute the action. If the Government did not have binding laws then the legislation is nothing more than a treaty. This authority is in accordance to the constitution so that it may perform the basic functions of government, and any law that is made can be resisted and the people hold the government accountable to it. Federalist. No. 34 Hamilton: Taxation Continued The power of taxation must not be limited for the national government, so in future crises and challenges such as wars and rebellions, which happen in all countries, that the nations will have the funds for defense. For the time the states needs are limited and do not need the same power of taxation. Federalist. No. 35 Hamilton: Taxation Continued National government will tax equal and fair, so that the tax burden is distributed evenly not among one class primary. Hamilton goes on and states that the house of representatives does not need representatives from all classes, instead certain classes will represent multiple groups based on interests, but all still get there based on the voters. Federalist. No. 36 Hamilton: Taxation

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