The Federalist Papers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162694443)

The Federalist Papers is a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the pseudonym ""Publius"" in 1787-88. These essays were written to encourage the ratification of the United States Constitution, which had been drafted in Philadelphia in 1787. The Federalist Papers are considered one of the most important works in American political history, as they provide a detailed explanation of the Constitution and its principles. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the separation of powers, federalism, and the importance of a strong national government. The authors argue that the Constitution is necessary to create a stable and effective government, and that it provides a framework for protecting individual liberties and promoting the common good. They also address concerns about the potential abuse of power by the government, and argue that the Constitution includes checks and balances to prevent this from happening. The Federalist Papers were originally published in newspapers throughout the country, and were later compiled into a book. They have been widely studied and cited by scholars, politicians, and judges, and have had a significant impact on American political thought and practice.THE mode of appointment of the Chief Magistrate of the United States is almost the only part of the system, of any consequence, which has escaped without severe censure, or which has received the slightest mark of approbation from its opponents. The most plausible of these, who has appeared in print, has even deigned to admit that the election of the President is pretty well guarded.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1162694440
ISBN-13: 9781162694443
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 452
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.91d