The Federalist Papers and the Constitution of the United States
The Principles of the American Government
- 528 pages
- English
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The Federalist Papers and the Constitution of the United States
The Principles of the American Government
About this book
Widely considered to be among the most important historical collections of all time, The Federalist Papers were intended to persuade New York at-large to accept the newly drafted Constitution in 1787. Authored in parts by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, the documents have been referred to and heavily cited countless times in all aspects of American government and politics. Their influence is undeniable, as they remain prevalent in our political climate today. This collection remains a vital benchmark in American political philosophy.Signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the US Constitution is a landmark legal document that comprises the primary law of the federal government and outlines its three chief branches. The Federalist Papers were a rebuttal to the general public of New York's initial dissuaded response to the idea of the US Constitution.This collection includes both the full text of The Federalist Papers as well as the entire text of the Constitution, so that readers may compare both documents and reference one another at their leisure. In addition to these documents, the book contains a foreword by constitutional scholar Dr. Louis Fisher.With its rich history, The Federalist Papers and the Constitution of the United States will educate you on the groundwork that shaped the greatest country in the world.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- The Importance of the Union: Federalist Papers 1 – 14
- Defects of the Articles of Confederation: Federalist Papers 15 – 22
- Arguments for the Type of Government Contained in the Constitution: Federalist Papers 23 – 36
- The Republican Form of Government: Federalist Papers 37 – 51
- The Legislative Branch: Federalist Papers 52 – 66
- The Executive Branch: Federalist Papers 67 – 77
- The Judicial Branch: Federalist Papers 78 – 83
- Conclusions and Miscellaneous Ideas: Federalist Papers 84 – 85
- The Constitution of the United States and The Bill of Rights
- Afterword by Elizabeth Cobbs