TED: Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship | Noah Feldman

TED: Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship | Noah Feldman

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Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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The video challenges common misconceptions about US partisanship, tracing its roots back to the founding of the Republic. It highlights James Madison's role in creating the Constitution, which was designed to manage factional disagreements. The conflict between Madison and Hamilton led to the formation of the first political parties. The Constitution's features, such as freedom of speech and separation of powers, help manage partisanship. The video concludes with a call to action for political engagement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the propositions about US partisanship mentioned by the speaker?

The Constitution cannot manage partisanship.

Partisanship is geographically specialized.

There is nothing we can do about partisanship.

US partisanship is at its worst now.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was James Madison's belief about the Constitution's impact on political parties?

It would encourage the formation of political parties.

It would make political parties unnecessary.

It would have no effect on political parties.

It would only allow one political party.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hamilton's vision for the US differ from Madison's?

Hamilton wanted a focus on agriculture.

Hamilton wanted to eliminate trade.

Hamilton supported a National Bank and manufacturing.

Hamilton opposed any form of national debt.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the conflict between Madison and Hamilton?

They both left politics.

They formed a single political party.

They remained close allies.

They founded opposing political parties.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Constitution that helped manage factionalism?

Freedom of speech

Separation of powers

Civil society organization

Direct presidential rule

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the separation of powers influence governance in the US?

It centralizes power in the judiciary.

It eliminates the need for elections.

It drives governance towards the center.

It allows the president to rule directly.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does freedom of speech play in managing partisanship according to the speaker?

It promotes government propaganda.

It restricts media coverage.

It allows criticism of the government.

It silences opposition.

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