If neither dominant party represents you, consider the Libertarian Party.

The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers #42 thru #47 have mostly been ignored by BIG gov't Progressives … and Neo Cons. There is separation of duties between the Sovereign States and the federal gov't. This voluntary confederacy is also known as American Federalism. To restate – strong Sovereign States and a weaker federal gov't.

Did you know that the Supreme Court has cited The Federalist Papers more than 200 times in its rulings?

The Federalist Papers is a good read, #5 on my list.

Highlights from foundational Federalist Papers:

Federalist # Key Principle(s)

17
The new federal government would not divest states of their authority.
Items suitable for the federal government – Commerce, finance, negotiation, war
States to administer ordinary administration of criminal and civil justice
Agriculture is subject to local legislation

42
The federal Union is given enumerated duties by The People (Article I Section 8)

43
The federal gov't will run the federal city, Washington DC
The federal gov't will manage forts, arsenals, etc …

44
The last resort a remedy must be obtained from The People (supports Amendment IX)

45
The States will retain a very extensive portion of active sovereignty
The States will address
a) Ordinary course of affairs,
b) Concern [protect] the lives, liberties, and property, and
c) [Provide] Internal order in times of peace and security

46
The federal government will be disinclined to invade the rights of the individual States
Unwarrantable measures of the federal government may cause the people to refuse cooperation
State governments, with The People on their side, would be able to repel the federal army
The powers for the federal government are little compared to those reserved to the individual States

47
Accumulation of power into the same hands (a dominant political party) is tyranny

49
Reason alone should regulate gov't

Federalist #	Key Principle(s)
17	The new federal government would not divest states of their authority. Items suitable for the federal government – Commerce, finance, negotiation, war States to administer ordinary administration of criminal and civil justice Agriculture is subject to local legislation
42	The federal Union is given enumerated duties by The People (Article I Section 8)
43	The federal gov't will run the federal city, Washington DC The federal gov't will manage forts, arsenals, etc …
44	The last resort a remedy must be obtained from The People (supports Amendment IX)
45	The States will retain a very extensive portion of active sovereignty The States will address a) Ordinary course of affairs, b) Concern [protect] the lives, liberties, and property, and c) [Provide] Internal order in times of peace and security
46	The federal government will be disinclined to invade the rights of the individual States Unwarrantable measures of the federal government may cause the people to refuse cooperation State governments, with The People on their side, would be able to repel the federal army The powers for the federal government are little compared to those reserved to the individual States
47	Accumulation of power into the same hands (a dominant political party) is tyranny
49	Reason alone should regulate gov't

This diagram is instructive …
yet, some duties listed belong to The People, NOT gov't.

Life, Liberty!, Property

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