The Federalist Papers: resumo de Federalist No. 61
Federalist No. 61 de 85 · 6 min para ler o artigo
In Federalist No. 61, Hamilton argues that requiring elections within voters’ counties adds little protection, since New York’s own constitution permits inconvenient polling locations. He also defends congressional control as a means of coordinating election dates, while explaining why practical choices belong to legislative discretion rather than fixed constitutional rules.
O que acontece
- Hamilton answers opponents who want an explicit requirement that voters cast ballots within their own counties.
- He uses New York’s constitution to show that state lawmakers also possess power to make polling places inaccessible.
- He challenges critics to explain why state representatives deserve more trust than representatives drawn from thirteen States.
- He argues that simultaneous House elections may prevent an established factional spirit from spreading through successive groups of newcomers.
- He connects coordinated dates with Senate rotation and regular legislative meetings, but defends leaving exact dates to lawmakers.

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Why does Hamilton defend leaving exact election dates out of the Constitution?
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“The Federalist Papers: resumo de Federalist No. 61.” Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/pt/pages/the-federalist-papers-paper-61-summary.
Library of Alexandria. (2026). The Federalist Papers: resumo de Federalist No. 61. https://libraryofalexandria.com/pt/pages/the-federalist-papers-paper-61-summary
“The Federalist Papers: resumo de Federalist No. 61.” Library of Alexandria, 2026. https://libraryofalexandria.com/pt/pages/the-federalist-papers-paper-61-summary.
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