It was not one document. It was a series of editorials and pamphlets that became known as The Federalist Papers.
Alexander Hamilton signed the "Declaration of Independence".
Yes, Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist. This meant that he was in favor of a strong federal government. Under the Articles of Confederation, the Federal Government had little power over the states, something that was a big problem. Hamilton favored a new document to govern the country, and therefore supported the ratification of the Constitution. Under the Constitution, the Federal government would have the power to issue money, and regulate trade and taxes.
The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 anonymous articles (under the pen name Publius), written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. The entire set is available online at federali.st [http://federali.st/]
written to convince voters to support the new constitution
The Federalist Papers
The framers of the United States Constitution were the delegates who were sent to the Constitutional Convention and took part in the drafting of the document. Notable delegates included Benjiman Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Robert Morris, and John Hancock.
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
The framers of the United States Constitution were the delegates who were sent to the Constitutional Convention and took part in the drafting of the document. Notable delegates included Benjiman Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Robert Morris, and John Hancock.
its like a document but for the US Constitution
The issue of interpreting the Constitution centered on the debate between strict and loose constructionism. Alexander Hamilton advocated for a loose interpretation, arguing that the "necessary and proper" clause allowed Congress to enact laws beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution to effectively govern. This perspective aimed to grant the federal government flexibility and power to address the needs of the nation, contrasting with strict constructionists who believed the government should only exercise powers explicitly stated in the document. This foundational debate significantly influenced the development of the American political system.
constitution
An 'Amendment' is any change to the constitution or federal document.