Episode 1 of 6 · The Book Club with Michael Knowles
Ben Shapiro: The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
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About This Video
Do you understand the Constitution? What makes America different? Ben Shapiro joins Michael Knowles to discuss The Federalist Papers, a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. They discuss the Founders’ vision for a limited government that protects the God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Standards Met in Ohio
- 8.GO.22Grades 8thThe U.S. Constitution established a federal republic, providing a framework for a national government with elected representatives, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
- 9-12.AG.6Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.
- 9-12.AH.7Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe debate presented by the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers over protections for individuals and limits on government power resulted in the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights provides constitutional protections for individual liberties and limits on governmental power.
- AMG.9-12.12.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain ways the different people/groups in government can limit each other’s powers (e.g., checks and balances).
- AMG.9-12.5.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain basic principles of government in the United States (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism).
- AMG.9-12.6Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States and led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights.
- AMG.9-12.6.lp.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify primary sources as Federalist (strong central government) and Anti-Federalist (power to the states and individual freedoms) Papers.
- AMH.9-12.19.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDescribe life during the Great Depression.
- AMH.9-12.7Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe debate presented by the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers over protections for individuals and limits on government power resulted in the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights provides constitutional protections for individual liberties and limits on governmental power.