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The Federalist Papers

Alexander Hamilton

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In 1787 and 1788, eighty-five essays appeared in New York newspapers under the pen name 'Publius', urging citizens to ratify the new Constitution of the…

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Author
Alexander Hamilton
Category
Politics & Economics
Language
English
Source
Project Gutenberg

About this book

In 1787 and 1788, eighty-five essays appeared in New York newspapers under the pen name 'Publius', urging citizens to ratify the new Constitution of the United States. Their authors, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, explain the dangers of a weak union, the separation of powers, checks and balances and how a large republic can control factions.

Context and significance

The Federalist Papers are still the best guide to how the American Constitution was meant to work and are cited by its courts. Federalist No. 10 on factions and No. 51, with its famous line that 'if men were angels, no government would be necessary', are the most read. For the ideas behind them, see Locke's Second Treatise.

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