In Federalist, no. 10, Madison takes a position in favor of the Constitution and the advancement of a large, federated republic. In Brutus, no. 1, Robert Yates, a New York judge and Constitutional Convention delegate, takes the opposite perspective, arguing that the ideal political arrangement is a confederation of states. After reading both documents, create a claim as to whether you think the USA should be a federal government or a confederation of states. Make at least two arguments to defend your claim. Include at least one counterargument and a rebuttal.

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Explanation:

In order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the American Founding, it is important to also understand the Anti-Federalist objections to the ratification of the Constitution.  Among the most important of the Anti-Federalist writings are the essays of Brutus.  Although it has not been definitively established, these essays are generally attributed to Robert Yates.  The Brutus essays provide the most direct and compelling rebuttal of the Federalist argument.  This lesson provides a summation of arguments made in Brutus’ first essay written to the citizens of the state of New York.

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montesquieu took the view that the roman republic had powers separated so that no one could usurp complete power. in the british constitutional system, montesquieu discerned a separation of powers among the monarch, parliament, and the courts of law.