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Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Constitution Protects the Common Good
A discussion of the Federalists' claim that the Constitution set up a system of government so complicated that it would surely protect the common good.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Hamilton's Opposition to the Bill of Rights: Part 1
The Federalists argued against the Anti-Federalist push for a Bill of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: Hamilton's Opposition to the Bill of Rights: Part 2
Alexander Hamilton argued against a Bill of Rights on the grounds that the Constitution protected against the abuse of power already.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Federalist
The Federalist argued in favor of the proposed Constitution, and James Madison wrote many of its essays. [1 min. 1 sec.]