The Original Argument: The Federalists’ Case for the Constitution, Adapted for the 21st Century

496 Pages·2011·2.13 MB·English

by  Glenn Beck

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The original argument: the federalists’ case for the Constitution, adapted for
the 21st century / Glenn Beck, with Joshua Charles.
p. cm.
1st Threshold Editions trade pbk. ed.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Constitutional history—United States. 2. Constitutional law—United
States. 3. Federalist. I. Charles, Joshua. II. Title.
KF4541.B37 2011
342.7302'9—dc22 2011017088
ISBN 978-1-4516-5061-7 (pbk.)
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DEDICATIONS

GLENN:

To Joshua Charles and all the other young people in the world who accept the
challenge to, as Thomas Jefferson wrote, “question with boldness.” They realize
that Divine Providence is active in all of our lives and that we are all here for a
reason—but they also know that to find that reason and fulfill our potential we
must break through the chains of ignorance and fear.
JOSHUA:

To my parents, who unceasingly taught me the one principle from which all
other worthwhile principles come: to do good. And to all of those throughout my
life who convinced me of the profound uniqueness of this country, along with the
responsibility that naturally becomes the burden of all those who live here.
CONTENTS

Preface by Joshua Charles
The Birth of a Book about the Birth of Our Nation:
How This Book Came to Be
Introduction by Glenn Beck
The Great American Experiment: A User’s Guide
PART ONE: NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM: A NEW ORDER FOR THE
AGES

Chapter 1: Federalist 1
Chapter 2: Federalist 2
Chapter 3: Federalist 11
Chapter 4: Federalist 85
PART TWO: THE GREAT COMPROMISE

Chapter 1: Federalist 23
Chapter 2: Federalist 37
Chapter 3: Federalist 41
Chapter 4: Federalist 42
Chapter 5: Federalist 43
Chapter 6: Federalist 44
Chapter 7: Federalist 51
PART THREE: A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT

Chapter 1: Federalist 9
Chapter 2: Federalist 10
Chapter 3: Federalist 39
Chapter 4: Federalist 56
Chapter 5: Federalist 57
Chapter 6: Federalist 58
Chapter 7: Federalist 62
Chapter 8: Federalist 68
Chapter 9: Federalist 71
PART FOUR: THE DELICATE BALANCE OF POWER

Chapter 1: Federalist 28
Chapter 2: Federalist 45
Chapter 3: Federalist 46
PART FIVE: MINIMUM GOVERNMENT, MAXIMUM FREEDOM

Chapter 1: Federalist 17
Chapter 2: Federalist 33
Chapter 3: Federalist 47
Chapter 4: Federalist 69
Chapter 5: Federalist 84
PART SIX: TAXATION WITH REPRESENTATION

Chapter 1: Federalist 12
Chapter 2: Federalist 32
Chapter 3: Federalist 36
PART SEVEN: TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND THE AMERICAN WAY

Chapter 1: Federalist 78
Chapter 2: Federalist 80
Appendixes The Constitution, with Footnotes to the Federalist Papers
The Articles of Confederation
John Jay’s Address to the People of New York
Acknowledgments