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Federal Farmer: An “Unnecessary Departure” From Federalism

Federal Farmer: An “Unnecessary Departure” From Federalism

by TJ Martinell | Mar 27, 2023 | AntiFederalists, Federal Farmer, Federalism, Ratification

At the heart of the debate over the proposed U.S. Constitution was whether it would preserve or undermine individual freedom and state sovereignty. In his 18th and final letter dated Jan. 25, 1788, the Federal Farmer concluded that ratifying the Constitution without...
Federal Farmer: A Confederated Republic or Consolidation?

Federal Farmer: A Confederated Republic or Consolidation?

by TJ Martinell | Mar 18, 2023 | Federal Farmer, Ratification

During the Constitution’s ratification process, there was little to no debate about the type of government desired. Whether antifederalist or federalist, both sides fundamentally advocated for a federal republic with a general government exercising expressly delegated...
Federal Farmer Makes his Case for the Tenth Amendment

Federal Farmer Makes his Case for the Tenth Amendment

by TJ Martinell | Mar 8, 2023 | 10th Amendment, AntiFederalists, Constitution, Federal Farmer, Ratification Debates

In one of his later essays, the Federal Farmer made a strong case for what eventually became the Tenth Amendment. A major contention among anti-federalists and other skeptics of the proposed Constitution revolved around the limits on federal power.  In particular,...
Federal Farmer: Will the Judiciary Preserve or Destroy Liberty?

Federal Farmer: Will the Judiciary Preserve or Destroy Liberty?

by TJ Martinell | Feb 27, 2023 | AntiFederalists, Federal Farmer, Judiciary, Ratification Debates

While many anti-federalists, including Patrick Henry, regarded the judicial branch of the federal government under the proposed U.S. Constitution with deep suspicion, the Federal Farmer took a more moderate, albeit guarded stance. In his fifteenth letter dated Jan....
Federal Farmer: Is There a “Right Person” for Office?

Federal Farmer: Is There a “Right Person” for Office?

by TJ Martinell | Feb 19, 2023 | Elections, Federal Farmer

The Federal Farmer believed it was important to get the right people in office, yet he warned that a lack of more stringent requirements for officeholders would have negative consequences.  The qualifications for office required by the Constitution are minimal. A...
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