“The Best Commentary on the Principles of Government Which Ever Was Written”
Understand The Federalist Papers and learn to defend the Constitution!
Thomas Jefferson called The Federalist Papers “the best commentary on the principles of government, which ever was written.” If they hold such historical significance, why is it that most Americans are only vaguely aware of their existence, much less of their contents?
As American citizens, it is vital that we understand the Constitution and its underlying principles of liberty. And no better aid to understanding the principles of constitutional government exists than The Federalist Papers.
The Patriot Institute has teamed up with Hillsdale College to provide these free online classes to our members!
These classes can be taken in any order and are intended to be stand-alone courses. Come back as often as you like and take in any of these classes in any order. These video classes are presented here categorized and in chronological order as produced by Hilsdale College.
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Why Study the Federalist Papers?
Introduction: Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention
Q&A – Introduction: Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention
The Improved Science of Politics
Q&A – “The Improved Science of Politics”
The Problem of Majority Faction
Q&A – The Problem of Majority Faction
Federalism and Republicanism
Q&A – Federalism and Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Q&A – Separation of Powers
The Legislative House and Senate
Q&A – The Legislative: House and Senate
The Executive
Q&A – The Executive
The Judiciary
Q&A – The Judiciary
“The Constitution is Itself . . . a Bill of Rights”
Q&A – The Constitution is Itself…a Bill of Rights
Conclusion: Constitutionalism Today
Conclusion: Constitutionalism Today – Q&A
