In Federalist, no. 10, Madison takes a position in favor of the Constitution and the advancement of a large, federated republic. In Brutus, no. 1, Robert Yates, a New York judge and Constitutional Convention delegate, takes the opposite perspective, arguing that the ideal political arrangement is a confederation of states. After reading both documents, create a claim as to whether you think the USA should be a federal government or a confederation of states. Make at least two arguments to defend your claim. Include at least one counterargument and a rebuttal.

breasts are beautiful and should be shown to the public instead of being hidden

during the debate over his landmark energy policy proposal, president jimmy carter failed to consult one of the most powerful senators, louisiana’s russell long, who would have a big say over whether the legislation moved through the upper chamber. this was classic carter. with a strong distaste for congressional politics, the president simply refused to do what most other presidents would consider routine, such as courting key senators. long became so irate with the president that when he was finally invited to a white house dinner, he stood up to ask a question and, before doing so, proceeded to sarcastically introduce himself: “i’m russell long, chairman of the senate finance committee.”

this interaction is a revealing moment in stuart e. eizenstat’s fascinating new history of carter’s presidency. the former peanut farmer from georgia was a president who, according to conventional wisdom, didn’t care much for party politics; nonetheless, in eizenstat’s view, carter’s legacy on domestic and foreign policy has been vastly underappreciated. the author paints carter as a “bold and determined” leader who bravely attacked the challenges of his time. eizenstat goes so far as to argue that carter might very well be the most successful one-term president in american history.

why are graveyards noisy? because of all the coffin!

what's a ghost's favorite pasta? spookgetti.

why didn’t the skeleton go to the ball? because he had no-body to go with!

what do you call a fat pumpkin? a plumpkin.

what room does a ghost not need? a living room!

what kind of dessert does a ghost like? i scream!

what is a vampire’s favorite fruit? a nectarine!

know why skeletons are so calm? because nothing gets under their skin.

what is a ghost's favorite liquor? mali-boo.

do you know how to make a witch itch? you take away the w!

what do you call two witches living together? broommates.

why are ghosts so bad at lying? you can see right through them.

how do you make a skeleton laugh? tickle his funny bone!

what do mummies like to listening to on halloween? wrap music!

what monster likes to dance at a party? the boogieman!

how do girl vampires flirt? they bat their eyes.

what is a ghosts favorite dessert? boo-berry pie.