Does The Author Think Federalism Is A Positive System?

1. What is Roche’s intention in The Founding Fathers: A Reform Caucus in Action when he talks about a conspiracy of the elite:

Roche intends to expose the possible motives for a constitution that has clear benefits for wealthy, white, men. The constitution places restrictions on the power of the general public, allowing many decisions to be made by a few “representatives”. It seems Roche’s main point is that the wealthy, white, men who formed the constitution wanted to protect their land and influence. This may not be such a bad thing though, because final decisions are made through direct pathways and by representatives. It provides stability, helping the Constitution stand as long as it has.

2. The Merits of the federal System is a discourse of Federalism: does the author think Federalism is a positive system? Why or why not:

James Bryce, writes a quite cynical view of federalism in his paper. Though pointing out Federalism is useful in providing for expanding states and protecting against oligarchy while still fostering the creativity and flexibility of local governments with in which people can practice their civic responsibilities. With each positive point, Bryce follows it with a negative point, and even compares the some

It would be unwise to put the needs of the entire nation on one branch, just as it would b unreasonable for all the branches to be derived from the same place and in the same way. Madison claims that the branches should be elected or appointed I different ways in order to be independent ad best serve to check the others of their powers, keeping all three in their proper place. In addition, he states that if this were a government run by angles, checks would not be necessary, in fact the government itself would not be necessary. The reality is a government by men to be used over men, and thus the individual branches are needed to maintain progressive