The Federalist Papers, Federalist No. 13 summary
Federalist No. 13 of 85 · 4 min to read the paper
In Federalist No. 13, Publius argues that a united government costs less to support than several separate confederacies because each needs a substantial civil administration. He examines possible regional divisions and adds border enforcement and military expenses to show why separation threatens economy as well as peace, commerce, revenue, and liberty.
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- Publius argues that one national administration saves money compared with several governments serving separate confederacies.
- He considers a three-confederacy division and argues that each government needs institutions comparable to those proposed for the whole Union.
- He presents two confederacies as more likely, explaining why New York, New Jersey, and perhaps Pennsylvania join the Northern grouping.
- He argues that all thirteen States can support a national government more easily than any smaller combination.
- He adds that guarding internal trade routes and maintaining rival military forces make separation still more expensive.
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