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The Federalist Papers
About the Federalist Papers:
The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. There were a total of 85 essays written and were all done under the pen name of Publius. The essays were sent to and printed by New York City newspapers for the purpose of explaining the U.S. Constitution and the urging of its ratification. They are all dated between 1787-1788.
No. Title Author Publication
1 General Introduction Hamilton For the Independent Journal
2 Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence Jay For the Independent Journal
3 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
Jay For the Independent Journal
4 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
Jay For the Independent Journal
5 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
Jay For the Independent Journal
6 Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States Hamilton For the Independent Journal
7 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States
Hamilton For the Independent Journal
8 The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States Hamilton From the New York Packet
9 The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection Hamilton For the Independent Journal
10 The Same Subject Continued:
The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
Madison From the New York Packet
11 The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy Hamilton For the Independent Journal
12 The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue Hamilton From the New York Packet
13 Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government Hamilton For the Independent Journal
14 Objections to the Proposed Constitution from Extent of Territory Answered Madison From the New York Packet
15 The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union Hamilton For the Independent Journal
16 The Same Subject Continued:
The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Hamilton From the New York Packet
17 The Same Subject Continued:
The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Hamilton For the Independent Journal
18 The Same Subject Continued:
The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Hamilton and Madison For the Independent Journal
19 The Same Subject Continued:
The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Hamilton and Madison For the Independent Journal
20 The Same Subject Continued:
The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Hamilton and Madison From the New York Packet
21 Other Defects of the Present Confederation Hamilton For the Independent Journal
22 The Same Subject Continued:
Other Defects of the Present Confederation
Hamilton From the New York Packet
23 The Necessity of a Government as Energetic as the One Proposed to the Preservation of the Union Hamilton From the New York Packet
24 The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered Hamilton For the Independent Journal
25 The Same Subject Continued:
The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered
Hamilton From the New York Packet
26 The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered Hamilton For the Independent Journal
27 The Same Subject Continued:
The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
Hamilton From the New York Packet
28 The Same Subject Continued:
The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
Hamilton For the Independent Journal
29 Concerning the Militia Hamilton From the Daily Advertiser
30 Concerning the General Power of Taxation Hamilton From the New York Packet
31 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Hamilton From the New York Packet
32 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Hamilton From the Daily Advertiser
33 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Hamilton From the Daily Advertiser
34 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Hamilton From the New York Packet
35 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Hamilton For the Independent Journal
36 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Hamilton From the New York Packet
37 Concerning the Difficulties of the Convention in Devising a Proper Form of Government Madison From the Daily Advertiser
38 The Same Subject Continued, and the Incoherence of the Objections to the New Plan Exposed Madison From the New York Packet
39 The Conformity of the Plan to Republican Principles Madison For the Independent Journal
40 The Powers of the Convention to Form a Mixed Government Examined and Sustained Madison From the New York Packet
41 General View of the Powers Conferred by the Constitution Madison For the Independent Journal
42 The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered Madison From the New York Packet
43 The Same Subject Continued:
The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered
Madison For the Independent Journal
44 Restrictions on the Authority of the Several States Madison From the New York Packet
45 The Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered Madison For the Independent Journal
46 The Influence of the State and Federal Governments Compared Madison From the New York Packet
47 The Particular Structure of the New Government and the Distribution of Power Among Its Different Parts Madison From the New York Packet
48 These Departments Should Not Be So Far Separated as to Have No Constitutional Control Over Each Other Madison From the New York Packet
49 Method of Guarding Against the Encroachments of Any One Department of Government by Appealing to the People Through a Convention Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
50 Periodic Appeals to the People Considered Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
51 The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
52 The House of Representatives Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
53 The Same Subject Continued:
The House of Representatives
Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
54 The Apportionment of Members Among the States Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
55 The Total Number of the House of Representatives Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
56 The Same Subject Continued:
The Total Number of the House of Representatives
Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
57 The Alleged Tendency of the Plan to Elevate the Few at the Expense of the Many Considered in Connection with Representation Hamilton or Madison From the New York Packet
58 Objection that the Number of Members Will Not Be Augmented as the Progress of Population Demands Considered Madison -------
59 Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members Hamilton From the New York Packet
60 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members
Hamilton From the New York Packet
61 The Same Subject Continued:
Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members
Hamilton From the New York Packet
62 The Senate Hamilton or Madison For the Independent Journal
63 The Senate Continued Hamilton or Madison For the Independent Journal
64 The Powers of the Senate Jay From the New York Packet
65 The Powers of the Senate Continued Hamilton From the New York Packet
66 Objections to the Power of the Senate To Set as a Court for Impeachments Further Considered Hamilton From the New York Packet
67 The Executive Department Hamilton From the New York Packet
68 The Mode of Electing the President Hamilton From the New York Packet
69 The Real Character of the Executive Hamilton From the New York Packet
70 The Executive Department Further Considered Hamilton From the New York Packet
71 The Duration in Office of the Executive Hamilton From the New York Packet
72 The Same Subject Continued, and Re-Eligibility of the Executive Considered Hamilton From the New York Packet
73 The Provision for Support of the Executive, and the Veto Power Hamilton From the New York Packet
74 The Command of the Military and Naval Forces, and the Pardoning Power of the Executive Hamilton From the New York Packet
75 The Treaty Making Power of the Executive Hamilton For the Independent Journal
76 The Appointing Power of the Executive Hamilton From the New York Packet
77 The Appointing Power Continued and Other Powers of the Executive Considered Hamilton From the New York Packet
78 The Judiciary Department Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
79 The Judiciary Continued Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
80 The Powers of the Judiciary Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
81 The Judiciary Continued, and the Distribution of Judicial Authority Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
82 The Judiciary Continued Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
83 The Judiciary Continued in Relation to Trial by Jury Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
84 Certain General and Miscellaneous Objections to the Constitution Considered and Answered Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
85 Concluding Remarks Hamilton From McLEAN's Edition, New York
 
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