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Our "90 in 90 Essay Project Academic Studies" on subjects such as the Federalist Papers, the Constitution; the Amendments; the Classics that Inspired the Constitution, the Executive Branch, the country’s past 57 presidential elections, the Supreme Court, the Congress and the states have resulted in over 3,000 essays contributed by over 200 constitutional scholars, historians and elected officials. This corresponding Podcast features the reading of the daily essay during our 90-Day Study. Our ...
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Welcome to "Making a Great America," a podcast dedicated to exploring the meticulous thought and effort that went into the design of the Constitution of the United States. This series is intended as a non-partisan historical review, aimed at enlightening listeners of all political persuasions about the foundational principles of our government. Our goal is to share the rich history behind the Constitution and the reasons why understanding this history is crucial for the survival of our repub ...
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 25: Government By Democracy In America (Vol. 1 Pt. 2 Ch. 5, Subchs. 1-3) by Colleen Shogan. Click here to read today's essay on our webs…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 24: On Political Association in the United States (Vol. 1 Pt. 2 Ch.4) of Democracy in America by Michael C. Maibach. Click here to read …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 23: Freedom of the Press in the United States (Vol. 1 Pt. 2 Ch. 3) of Democracy in America by George Landrith. Click here to read today'…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 22: Parties In The United States (Vol. 1 Pt. 2 Ch. 2) by Horace Cooper. Click here to read today's essay on our website, and blog with o…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 21: Why It Can Be Firmly Stated That In The United States It Is The People Who Govern (Vol. 1 Pt. 2 Ch. 1) by Peter Roff. Click here to …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 20: Tocqueville on the Distinctiveness of American Federalism – Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8 by Joseph Knippenberg. Click here to read to…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 19: Federalism and Democracy – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 8 Sub Chapters 22 by Will Morrisey. Click here to read today's essay on our websi…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 18: On The Federal Constitution - Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8, Sub Chapter 21 by Marc Clauson. Click here to read today's essay on our w…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 8: The Necessity Of Examining What Happened In Individual States Before Considering The Union As A Whole – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 5 Sub…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 17: On the Federal Constitution, by Adam Carrington Click here to read today's essay on our website, and blog with our scholars and stud…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 15: On The Federal Constitution - Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8, Sub Chapters 11-14 by Tara Ross. Click here to read today's essay on our …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 14: "On the Federal Constitution (Vol. 1 Pt. 1 Ch. 8, Subchs. 7-10)," by Dr. Robert Brescia Click here to read today's essay on our webs…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 13: On The Federal Constitution - Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8, Sub Chapters 5-6 by Chris Burkett. Click here to read today's essay on ou…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 12: On the Federal Constitution – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 8 Sub Chapters 1-4 of Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville by Robert …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 11: On Political Judgment in the United States – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 7 of Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville by Andrea Cr…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 10: On Judicial Power in the United States and Its Action on Political Society – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 6 of Democracy in America by Ke…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 9: Necessity of Studying What Takes Place in the Particular States before Speaking of the Government of the Union – Volume 1 Part 1 Chap…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 7: Necessity of Studying What Takes Place in the Particular States before Speaking of the Government of the Union – Volume 1 Part 1 Chap…
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Ever wonder how the United States' foundational ideas continue to shape our modern governance? Join me, Charlie Jett, as I uncover the true significance of the Federalist Papers in crafting the bedrock of American democracy. We revisit the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where the visionary efforts of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 6: Necessity of Studying What Takes Place in the Particular States before Speaking of the Government of the Union – Volume 1 Part 1 Chap…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 5: On The Principle Of The Sovereignty Of The People In America – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 4 by Andrew Langer. Click here to read today's…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 4: Social State Of The Anglo-Americans – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 3 of Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville by Joerg Knipprath. …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 3: On The Point of Departure and Its Importance for the Future of the Anglo- Americans – Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 2 of Democracy in Ame…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 2: External Configuration Of Northern America–Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 1 by Dan Cotter. Click here to read today's essay on our website…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 1: "Introduction: Why Every American Should Read a Book by a Frenchman," by Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine's School of Public Policy.…
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In Federalist Paper No. 1, Alexander Hamilton introduces the series of essays advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He emphasizes the significance of a strong, unified federal government for national stability and prosperity. Hamilton outlines the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation and addresses the critical decision …
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In Federalist Paper No. 2, John Jay argues for the necessity of a strong, unified government under the proposed U.S. Constitution. He emphasizes the shared heritage, values, and interests of the American people, advocating for a federal government capable of ensuring national security, managing conflicts, and promoting the common good. Jay critique…
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In Federalist Paper No. 3, John Jay argues that a strong, unified federal government is essential for national security and peace. He asserts that a single government will be more effective in avoiding wars and conflicts with foreign nations and between states. Jay emphasizes that a united America can better uphold treaties and international laws, …
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In Federalist Paper No. 4, John Jay argues that a strong, unified federal government is crucial for national defense and foreign policy. He asserts that a single government can better protect the nation from foreign threats and aggressions compared to separate, individual states. Jay highlights that a united America will be more respected and capab…
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In Federalist Paper #5, John Jay emphasizes the necessity of a strong federal union for defense against external threats, economic prosperity through improved trade relations, and maintenance of domestic peace. He argues that a divided nation would be vulnerable to foreign interference and conquest, highlighting historical examples to underscore th…
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Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist Paper #6, argues for a strong federal government to prevent conflicts among the states and ensure national stability. He uses historical examples to show that states, even republics, are prone to rivalry and war. Hamilton emphasizes the role of human nature and economic competition in driving states towards conflic…
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The Anti-Federalists were a diverse group who opposed the 1787 Constitution, fearing it concentrated too much power in a centralized government. Despite being labeled "anti-American," their commitment to individual liberties and skepticism of government overreach led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights. Their key concerns included the absence of …
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In Federalist Paper #7, Hamilton passionately champions a powerful federal government as essential for America's prosperity and security. He vividly portrays the chaos of states grappling with trade barriers and regulatory clashes under the Articles of Confederation, stifling economic potential. Hamilton's vision extends beyond commerce; he envisio…
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Federalist Paper #8 articulates Alexander Hamilton’s nuanced views on military policy and the imperative of maintaining a vigilant yet restrained approach to the use of armed forces in a republican government. His arguments provide valuable insights into the Founders’ concerns about balancing national security with the preservation of liberty, a ba…
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Federalist Paper #9, written by Alexander Hamilton, argues for the benefits of a strong union as a means to ensure domestic tranquility and prevent factions and insurrections. He references historical examples, such as the confederacies of ancient Greece and modern Europe, which failed due to internal conflicts. Hamilton asserts that a well-constru…
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Can the roots of today's political polarization be traced back to the wisdom of our founding fathers? Federalist Paper Number 10 by James Madison offers insights that resonate with the challenges we face in our current political landscape. Join host Charlie Jett on a historical exploration of Madison's arguments on factionalism and the importance o…
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Federalist Paper No. 11, written by Alexander Hamilton, argues for the economic and military advantages of a united America. Hamilton emphasizes that a unified government can enhance America's global commercial influence, negotiate better trade terms, and develop a powerful navy to protect national interests. He highlights the benefits of free inte…
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Federalist Paper No. 12, written by Alexander Hamilton, argues for the importance of a unified government in efficiently collecting revenue, essential for the nation’s stability and growth. Hamilton emphasizes that a strong federal system enhances tax collection, supports economic growth, and prevents tax evasion and smuggling. He highlights that c…
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In Federalist Paper No. 13, Alexander Hamilton presents a detailed and compelling case for the economic advantages of a unified government. He argues that a single, consolidated government can reduce administrative costs, manage resources more efficiently, maintain a cost-effective defense, simplify governance, and prevent inter-state economic conf…
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Anti-Federalist Paper Brutus No. 1, likely written by Robert Yates, argues against the ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution. Brutus fears that the Constitution grants too much power to the federal government, risking the erosion of state sovereignty and individual liberties. He contends that a large republic would struggle to adequately r…
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In this episode of "Making a Great America," Charlie Jett explores Federalist Paper No. 14, where James Madison argues for the viability and benefits of a large republic. Madison addresses concerns about the nation's vast size, emphasizing that a system of representation and advancements in infrastructure and communication make effective governance…
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In this episode of "Making a Great America," Charlie Jett explores Federalist Paper No. 15, where Alexander Hamilton critiques the Articles of Confederation and argues for a stronger central government. Hamilton highlights the failures of the Articles in enforcing laws, regulating commerce, and raising revenue, emphasizing the need for a government…
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Federalist Paper #16, authored by Alexander Hamilton, advocates for the ratification of the United States Constitution by highlighting the critical weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Hamilton argues that the current system's inability to enforce laws directly on individuals leads to ineffective governance and potential conflicts among sta…
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Federalist Paper #17 by Alexander Hamilton assures that the proposed Constitution does not threaten state sovereignty. Hamilton argues that the federal government's focus on national issues like defense and commerce, coupled with the strong attachment people have to their local governments, will prevent federal overreach into state affairs. He emph…
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Federal Farmer II by Richard Henry Lee argues against the proposed U.S. Constitution, highlighting concerns about inadequate representation, the dangers of centralized power, broad congressional authority, the lack of a Bill of Rights, and the risks associated with standing armies. Lee’s essay emphasizes the need for a more balanced distribution of…
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Federalist Paper #18, co-authored by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, examines the failures of ancient confederacies such as the Amphictyonic Council and the Achaean League to argue for a stronger union under the proposed U.S. Constitution. These historical leagues suffered from weak central authority, internal strife, and susceptibility to ma…
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Federalist Paper #19, authored by James Madison, argues for the necessity of a strong central government to ensure stability, security, and effective governance in the United States. Madison examines the failures of historical confederacies, such as the Holy Roman Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, to illustrate the dangers of weak cent…
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Federalist Paper No. 20, authored by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, critiques the weak governance structure of the United Netherlands to highlight the flaws in the Articles of Confederation. The paper argues that the Dutch confederation’s lack of centralized authority led to frequent internal conflicts and an inability to effectively respond…
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Federalist Paper No. 21, authored by Alexander Hamilton, critiques the Articles of Confederation, highlighting key deficiencies: the lack of federal enforcement power, unreliable national finances, and inconsistent national defense. Hamilton argues that without direct authority, the federal government cannot enforce laws effectively, leading to cha…
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