Episode 14 - The Federalist Papers, Part 3: Supremacy, Checks & Balances, and Executive Power (Nos. 33, 51, & 70)
Dive into the foundations of American government in this episode of Creating America: The Documents and Speeches That Shaped the United States. Host Will Sarris brings to life three of the most influential essays from the The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
This episode features:
Federalist No. 33 – The Necessary and Proper Clause & Supremacy Clause explained
Federalist No. 51 – Checks and balances, separation of powers, and protecting liberty
Federalist No. 70 – Why a single, energetic executive is essential to good government
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