The Federalist Papers
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The work presents a collection of essays written in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the pseudonym "Publius." These writings were composed to influence the ratification of the United States Constitution by the state of New York. The essays examine key political themes such as the prevention of tyranny by the majority, the importance of a system of checks and balances, and the potential dangers posed by foreign influence and internal dissensions. They serve as a formal defence of the new constitutional framework and debate whether good government can be established through reasoned consensus or relies on chance and force.
Published during the period of American constitutional formation, these essays are considered foundational texts in the field of political science. They engage with the principles of federalism and examine the structure of government necessary to maintain liberty and order in a large republic.
Published during the period of American constitutional formation, these essays are considered foundational texts in the field of political science. They engage with the principles of federalism and examine the structure of government necessary to maintain liberty and order in a large republic.
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FEDERALIST No. II. Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence FEDERALIST No. III. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) FEDERALIST No. IV. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) FEDERALIST No. V. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence) FEDERALIST No. VI. Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States FEDERALIST No. VII. The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States) FEDERALIST No. VIII. The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States FEDERALIST No. IX. The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection FEDERALIST No. X. The Same Subject Continued (The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection) FEDERALIST No. XI. The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy FEDERALIST No. XII. The Utility of the Union In Respect to Revenue FEDERALIST No. XIII. Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government FEDERALIST No. XIV. Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered FEDERALIST No. XV. The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union FEDERALIST No. XVI. The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) FEDERALIST No. XVII. The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) FEDERALIST No. XVIII. The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) FEDERALIST No. XIX. The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) FEDERALIST No. XX. The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) FEDERALIST No. XXI. Other Defects of the Present Confederation FEDERALIST No. XXII. The Same Subject Continued (Other Defects of the Present Confederation) FEDERALIST No. XXIII. The Necessity of a Government as Energetic as the One Proposed to the Preservation of the Union FEDERALIST No. XXIV. The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered FEDERALIST No. XXV. The Same Subject Continued (The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered) FEDERALIST No. XXVI. The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered. FEDERALIST No. XXVII. The Same Subject Continued (The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered) FEDERALIST No. XXVIII. The Same Subject Continued (The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered) FEDERALIST No. XXIX.…
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