The Federalist Papers
General George Washington's Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Treasury was Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804). James Madison (1755-1804), the fourth President of the United States, was born in Virginia. He was a key figure in the creation of the United States Constitution and the author of the Bill of Rights. John Jay (1745-1829) was the country's first Chief Justice.
The Federalist Papers were written by three of the Constitution's framers and ratifiers: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. The series was published anonymously in New York newspapers under the pen name "Publius" throughout the years 1787 and 1788 to encourage undecided New York state voters to ratify the new United States Constitution.
Some of the most renowned articles, which are regarded as a cornerstone of American democracy, dealt with:
- Hazards from foreign armaments and influence; dangers from inter-state disagreements.
- The Union is a deterrent to domestic faction and insurgency.
- The requirement for a federal government capable of raising revenue through taxation.
- The power of Congress to regulate member elections; the establishment of an electoral college.
- The Senate's authority to act as an impeachment court; the judiciary's goals and powers.
Thomas Jefferson hailed The Federalist Papers as the best commentary ever written about the principles of government, and it remains an enduring classic of political thought and a milestone in political science. It is considered one of the best books on constitution of the US.
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Author: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
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