Federalist No. 66

The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles supporting the ratification of the United States Constitution by the original 13 colonies, authored primarily by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. In "Federalist No. 66," the discussion continues from "No. 65," specifically addressing anti-Federalist critiques regarding the Senate's role in impeachment trials. The author presents four rebuttals to concerns about the Senate's power, potential aristocracy, impartiality in adjudicating appointed officials, and the Senators' ability to judge their own actions in treaty ratifications.