The effective republic [electronic resource] : administration and constitution in the thought of Alexander Hamilton / Harvey Flaumenhaft.

The United States has been distinguished among free governments as a "presidential" republic. In The Effective Republic, Harvey Flaumenhaft shows how the study of Alexander Hamilton's political thought opens the way to understanding the nature of this republic and the reasons for its...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Duke)
Main Author: Flaumenhaft, Harvey, 1938- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Durham : Duke University Press, 1992.
Series:e-Duke books scholarly collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • Popular Representation: The Characteristic Spirit of Society. The Natural Rights of Mankind. The Structural Foundation of Government. The Partition of Power
  • Efficacious Administration: Administrative Efficacy. Unity. Unity and Duration. Duration. Republican Constitution
  • Constitutional Integrity: Independent]udgment. Partisanship, Partiality, and Parts of Government. Partisanship, Partiality, and Popular Liberty. Return to First Principles.