Writing in Federalist #46, James Madison provided a 4-step strategy to bring down federal programs without waiting for the federal government to limit its own power.
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Six Must Read Sources from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
by Op-Ed
Most people today have little to no familiarity with any of the principles that influenced the founders. Below, you’ll find six important resources hand-picked by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. You can also find links to each in this podcast episode – “The Founders’ Education.”
The Destructive Legacy of the Federal Taxing Power
by Op-Ed
How many people stop to consider if there are any restrictions on what or how the federal government can tax? Does the Constitution for the United States allow the federal government to tax anything it wants, whenever it wants, and in any way that it wants?
Did the Constitution Fail the People? Or Did the People Fail the Constitution?
by Op-Ed
Did the Constitution fail?
A lot of people think it did. This popular quote by Lysander Spooner sums up the thoughts of many.
Why Read The Federalist Papers?
Description: Everybody in America should exercise their duty of citizenship. One of the best ways to do so is to read The Federalist Papers. If you take the time to do so you will benefit from it. You will come away with a different perspective of our constitution. In turn, that new understanding will benefit … Read more