the importance of “the liquidation of meaning” emphasized by Publius
both Hamilton (#78 and #82) and Madison (#37) articulated this doctrine.
even if the Federalist Papers can help us understand the broad sweep of how the new system will operate (should it be adopted), it cannot help us with the details, because those will emerge only through the actual operation of the institutions established under the Constitution.
once party spirit has bloomed, I am not sure Publius provides much help on how to control it.
Publius argues against adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution in #84, yet a Bill of Rights is quickly adopted.
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