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The Power of the Elite

"Is entrusting significant power to a select group of educated and wealthy individuals a necessary evil for a stable and prosperous nation, or a dangerous path towards tyranny and inequality?"

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Alexander Hamilton
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National Debt: Blessing or Curse?

"Is national debt a necessary tool for fostering economic growth and national strength, or a dangerous burden that will ultimately cripple the nation's future?"

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Alexander Hamilton
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The Role of Foreign Alliances

"Is it wiser to forge strong alliances with foreign powers to secure national interests and promote global stability, or to maintain a policy of neutrality and avoid entanglement in the affairs of other nations?"

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John Jay
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The Nature of Human Nature

"Is human nature fundamentally good and capable of self-governance, or inherently flawed and requiring strong institutions and checks to prevent corruption and tyranny?"

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