The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
Always visible content "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison is a collection of 85 essays written between 1787-1788. Published under the pseudonym "Publius," these articles aimed to persuade New York voters to ratify the newly proposed Constitution. The essays tackle fundamental questions about republican government, from preventing majority tyranny to establishing checks and balances. They explore federalism, judicial review, and executive power—arguments that would shape American constitutional interpretation for centuries. Hidden checkbox to control the toggle Clickable label to show more The extra text that is initially hidden Clickable label to show less Historian Richard B. Morris called them an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Chapters (35)
- Chapter 1 Ch.1
- 1. The same idea, tracing the arguments to their consequences, is held Ch.2
- 4. Ibid. Phidias was supposed to have stolen some public gold, with the Ch.3
- 9. The League of Cambray, comprehending the Emperor, the King of France, Ch.4
- 11. Vide "Principes des Negociations" par l'Abbé de Mably. Ch.5
- 2. In order that the whole subject of these papers may as soon as Ch.6
- introduction. The art of fortification has contributed to the same ends. Ch.7
- 1. This objection will be fully examined in its proper place, and it Ch.8
- 1. "Spirit of Laws," vol. i., book ix., chap. i. Ch.9
- 1. If my memory be right they amount to twenty per cent. Ch.10
