Federalism: Introducing Democracy Across Boarders

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“How a Gerrymander Nearly Cost Us the Bill of Rights” by Richard Labunski
Question 1
The article shows that the process of gerrymandering was started in the past to define the political borders regarding the regions that supported either of the dominant parties. The same has been found in the current political and gets back to the debate between James Madison and Patrick Henry and the latest Supreme Court decision regarding election district boundaries, which favor parties (Labusnki). In this case, the culmination of events of the debate has been cited and can be provided regarding the facts that have been outlined in the article and other sources (Constitutionfacts.com). The case has cited the past inferences regarding the debate. The two leading personalities were involved in the deliberations regarding Federalism, its advantages and disadvantage as outlined by the debaters. Madison’s essential argument in the “Federalist No. 10” is the element regarding the cooperativeness if citizens having similar thoughts, passion, and interest will have the ability to accomplish whatsoever they need irrespective of their activities being wrong or right. For instance, he demonstrates that a violent faction may be included in disruption, especially when the majority is concerned (Labusnki). Hence, the idea supports the Republican form of government because he sees democracy as having its disadvantages. After all, it is not inclusive, and the majority has power over the minority, especially concerning handling violent factions.
On the contrary, Henry’s main argument is that democracy does not help the American population in various ways, supporting Madison’s argument (Constitutionfacts.com). Thus, he sees the Republican government as the solution to the noted democratic flows. In this case, Federalism is supported because it champions the involvement of the people in both the central and state governments and that citizens should be treated equally. In his argument, he finds it very hard to accept that this type of administration may lead to the loss of several benefits by the majority just because of a very minute fraction said to be practicing its democratic right (Labusnki). Therefore, he sees this Constitution allowing such actions to happen as no fit for society. It will not bring any good to society and is against the American principle of liberty. However, suppose the Republican ideology is adopted. In that case, every citizen will be capable of experiencing liberty that has led to the growth and development of the country for...