The Federalist Papers were 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote ratification of the Constitution. They explained the new government structure and addressed Anti-Federalist concerns.
The Federalist Papers provide authoritative interpretation of the Constitution and continue to influence Supreme Court decisions and constitutional scholarship.
The Federalist Papers weren't originally intended as permanent constitutional commentary—they were political pamphlets for immediate ratification debate.
The Federalist Papers provide authoritative interpretation of the Constitution and continue to influence Supreme Court decisions and constitutional scholarship.
The Federalist Papers weren't originally intended as permanent constitutional commentary—they were political pamphlets for immediate ratification debate.