Federalist Paper #39: The Balance of National and Federal Principles
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Federalist Paper #39, written by James Madison, defines a republic and argues that the proposed U.S. Constitution blends national and federal characteristics. It derives power from the people, operates directly on individuals, and balances power between the states and central authority, ensuring accountability, preventing tyranny, and maintaining a fundamentally republican government structure.
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