Question

In Federalist 39, Madison tries to explain what it means that we have "A National Government in a Federal System." Discuss what Madison means in Federalist 39, by using the phrase "A National Government in a Federal System."

Answer 1

Madison is of the opinion that the national government is also federal, with the concept of it being more stronger and influential when viewed in contrast to the states that should boost the 'probability of duration, promoting happiness and good order'.

Madison made an effort to bring clarity to the idea of possessing a national government in a federal system to explain that the national government ought to be federal because if its has more power when compared to the states, it would lead to the rise and blooming of happiness and good order.