Balfe Kevin - The original argument: the Federalists case for the Constitution, adapted for the 21st century

I will use another book for my regular list of acknowledgments. This time I just want to thank you. By reading this book you are taking a personal challenge to question with boldness and find the truth for yourself. Its your thirst to learn the real history of our founding and the real principles that this country stands forand your enthusiasm for sharing that knowledgethat is the key to saving our Republic.

Laus Deo.

Special thanks to

All of the guys who went with me on the WILMINGTON ROAD TRIP: DEREK REMPE , one of my best friends, and a man who constantly inspires me to serve God more fully; CHANDLER SCHMIDT , for being my brother, the one I never had but always wanted, and for always being there; and ZACH WATCHOUS , for making me always desire to be a better leader.

Everyone in WILMINGTON who helped along the way: ROBYN MORRIS , for teaching me what true prayer is all about, and how deeply God loves us in all circumstances; ALLEN WILLOUGHBY , for showing me the power of the reckless, freely given, and unassuming love of God; and DAVE HINMAN , for opening up your home to a bunch of rascal college guys, and for being a true brother in Christ, a mentor, and a friend.

GUIN AND SUE BOGGS , for being my second set of parents, for loving me like I was your own son, and for constantly sharpening me and expecting nothing less of me but excellence.

JULIANNE BENZEL , for being the absolute best kind of U.S. History teacher there is, one whose love of history and her students inspires all who know her to be passionate about learning and truth.

SHAWN SPIESS , for being the best friend and the best mentor that anyone in any situation, in any place, in any circumstance, could ever possibly desire.

GLENN BECK , for being the same man in your office as you are on TV, for inspiring the better parts of our nature, and for seeking truth in a world that acts like it is irrelevant.

The Text of the Constitution of the United states as Originally Ratified, Cross-Referenced with The Federalist Papers

We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. [ Nos. 22, 53 ]

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. [Congress: Nos. 5266 ]

1. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the people of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. [ Nos. 24, 39, 41, 45, 5254, 57, 59 ]

2. No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to he Age of twenty-five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen. [ No. 52 ]

3. Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxes, three-fifths of all other persons. The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each State shall have at least one Representative, and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to choose three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three. [ Nos. 21, 3536, 3839, 5456, 58 ]

4. When vacancies happen in the representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such vacancies. [ No. 67 ]

5. The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other officers; and shall have the sole power of impeachment. [ Nos. 6566, 79, 81 ]

1. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State (chosen by the legislature thereof) for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. [ Nos. 9, 3840, 4345, 52, 55, 59, 62, 64, 67 ]

2. Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes. The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one third may be chosen every second year; (and if vacancies happen by resignation, or otherwise, during the recess of the legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies). [ Nos. 59, 61, 6364, 67 ]

3. No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen. [ Nos. 62, 64 ]

4. The Vice President of the United States, shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided.

5. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President Pro Tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. [ No. 68 ]

6. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on Oath of Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present. [ Nos. 38, 6466, 79, 81 ]

7. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States; but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law. [ Nos. 6466, 69, 77, 79, 84 ]

1. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulation, except as to the places of choosing Senators. [ Nos. 38, 5960 ]

2. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall (be on the first Monday in December), unless they shall by law appoint a different day. [