• Federalist 25 - The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered

  • Nov 6 2023
  • Length: 13 mins
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Federalist 25 - The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered

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  • In Federalist Paper No. 25, Alexander Hamilton continues to make the case for a strong national defense, emphasizing the drawbacks of relying solely on state militias. Hamilton argues that state militias are generally ill-equipped and lack the discipline to effectively defend the nation against foreign threats. He suggests that a standing federal army, operating under the guidance of a centralized government, is essential for national security. By doing so, Hamilton seeks to debunk the idea that state militias could replace a federal military force, stressing that such an approach would weaken the United States in the face of external threats.
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