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National Government Debate Between Hamilton Pros And Cons

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CPUSH Transcript: Plan for the National Government Debate Between Federalist and Anti-Federalist—Hamilton vs. Jefferson Alexis Orellana FRANKLIN: Alexander Hamilton as a federalist representative, please explain in a brief summary on why a national government would be more essential opposed to an anti-federalist's view on having a state government. HAMILTON: As a supporter of the constitution we insist on the constitutions balance of power between national and state. We believe that the division of powers and having the system of checks and balances would protect citizens rights from the oppressive rule from an organized power. Since the population has a lack of education, we do not think americans have the ability to vote wisely. We think

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