In the Federalist Papers, James Madison wrote, “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” Also in the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton wrote,

In the Federalist Papers, James Madison wrote, “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” Also in the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton wrote,
Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct. Even the ardent love of liberty will, after a time, give way to its dictates. The violent destruction of life and property incident to war, the continual effort and alarm attendant on a state of continual danger, will compel nations the most attached to liberty to resort for repose and security to institutions which have a tendency to destroy their civil and political rights. To be more safe, they at length become willing to run the risk of being less free.
For this discussion, write a 500-1000 response that provides (a) an explanation of federalism and (b) explains the distinctions between dual and cooperative federalism, choose two additional elements to include in your response:
Respond to Madison’s quote,
Respond to Hamilton’s, and/or
Address your own thinking and thoughtful questions about federalism and the reading.

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