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Federalist Papers
Printed between 1787 and 1788, the Federalist Papers were a collection of 85 essays in support of the ratification of the US Constitution.
404 Questions
What documents influenced the way government was established following creation of the Constitution?
The Constitution offered a framework for establishing the new government, and the Federalist Papers explained the reasoning behind the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution Name one of the writers?
Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote the papers under the pseudonym of Publius.
What is federalist paper no 78 about?
Hamilton was trying to downplay the Anti-Federalists fears of a too-powerful Supreme Court. The main points are that the Judicial Branch would be the least powerful branch because it has no powers over the budget and policy, nor any enforcement powers--those being delegated to the Legislature and Executive respectively. Additionally, that a judiciary with life terms is necessary for the independence of that branch from the others. And lastly, though it is not in the Constitution, he spells out the assumption that the Court would have the power of Judicial Review--the only protection for maintaining a limiting Constitution is the ability to nullify the actions of the other branches when they exceed their mandates.
Name two authors of the federalist papers?
There were three authors of the Federalist Papers.
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison wrote the majority of the essays (80 of the 85), but John Jaycontributed five pieces on foreign affairs and on the Senate (Federalist Nos. 2-5 and 64). Jay may have intended to make a larger contribution, but was ill from November 1787 through mid-February 1788.
What are four methods you could use today to tell people about the Federalist Papers?
- Internet (blog, informational site, etc.)
- Television
- Radio
- Newspaper
- Word of mouth
- Snail Mail
What pen names did Madison use in the Federalist Papers?
The best known pen names for the Anti-Federalist letters were:
Centinel: Wrote 24 articles that appeared in the Philadelphia Independent Gazetteer and the Philadelphia Freeman's Journal between October 1787 and November 1788. The author's identity is unknown, but thought to be Samuel Bryan or a combination of Bryan and Eleazer Oswald, owner of the Independent Gazetteer.
Federal Farmer: Wrote 18 articles that appeared in the Poughkeepsie Country Journal between November 1787 and January 1788. The author's identity is speculated to be either Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate to the Congress who was then sitting in New York, or Melancton Smith, or a collaboration between the two.
Brutus: Wrote 16 articles that appeared in the New York Journal between October 1787 and April 1788. These essays most closely paralleled those of the Federalists, and were widely reprinted and discussed, making them, perhaps, the most notable of the Anti-Federalist works. The author is believed to be Robert Yates, a New York judge and ally of George Clinton, then Governor of New York.
John DeWitt: Wrote five articles arguing against the need for a stronger central government under a pseudonym borrowed from a 17th-century Dutch Patriot. These articles appeared in Massachusetts' Boston Herald in October through December of 1787. The author's identity remains unknown.
Cato: Wrote seven articles that were published in the New York Journal in late 1787; the last appeared on January 3, 1788. Many historians believe the author was New York Governor George Clinton, but note there is no evidence supporting that theory.
Pennsylvania Minority: The Pennsylvania Minority comprised 21 delegates to the Pennsylvania Convention who opposed ratifying the Constitution. This single essay was written after the state ratified the Constitution, and was originally printed in the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser on December 18, 1787. The actual author is believed to be Samuel Bryant (who was also thought to be Centinel), based on several later letters in which he claimed ownership of the address.
In addition, there were essay written by several different (unknown) men signed, "A Farmer," "Observer," "A Philanthropist," "Montezuma," "A Federal Republican," and others. Patrick Henry and Melancton Smith also gave public speeches denouncing Federalism.
Did the Federalist Papers create a strong central government?
The Constitutional Convention, which produced the US Constitution, did create a strong central government, particularly compared to the government under the Articles of Confederation. The convention was held in Philadelphia, PA.
When were the Federalist Papers published?
You seem to be confused. The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written in 1787 and 1788 in support of the ratification of the Constitution. They have nothing to do with amendments to the Constitution. The first ten amendments, called the Bill of Rights, were proposed by the first congress in 1789 and ratified in 1791. Michael Montagne
It is difficult to over-state the influence that the 'Federalist Papers' had on the American system of government. In essence, these powerfully worded and carefully thought-out treatises and essays provided the blueprint for the federal republic that the United States would become in the 1780s.
Was alexander hamilton an anti federalist?
He wrote 50 of the Federalist Papers - he was definitely a Federalist, as in a supporter of the Constitution.
How many of the Federalist Papers did James Madison write?
Yes. James Madison was one of three authors of the Federalist Papers. He wrote 28 of the 85 essays: Numbers 10, 14, 37-58 and 62-63. The other two authors were Alexander Hamilton (who wrote 52 essays) and John Jay (who wrote only 5).
The Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers along with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, and The Virginia Plan, which included the revolutionary 3 branch government and was the basis for the Constitution.
Are the federalist papers stil considered important today?
The Federalist Papers are still considered important. Not only are they significant in the country's history, but arguments about the size and power of the federal government continue to this day.
What was the significance of Minute Men during the Revolutionary War?
Mintute Men were there and ready for anything at anytime. Thus the reason why they were called 'Minute Men.' They could be ready on a minutes notice. (:
What did the colonist do in Jamestown?
The colonists (Sons Of Liberty):
- burned and destroyed royal official's houses
- marched through the streets shouting, "ONLY AMERICANS HAS THE RIGHT TO TAX AMERICANS!"
- Urged merchants to boycott (boycott means: refusing to support or buy something)
- burned effigies
Also (note): The Sons Of Liberty were extremist which means they would do lots of dangerous things to protest to the British. They went in to the extreme.
Why was the federalist 51 wrote?
It has done much to help this world. By the way, I'm writing an essay on this. So...the above is all my research. Cool?
Who was the three writers of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison,Alexander Hamilton,and John Jay John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
What is No 84 in the Federalists Papers about?
Federalist No. 84, written by Alexander Hamilton and the second to last essay, is significant for mentioning a common issue dredged up by Anti Federalists -- there wasn't a Bill of Rights. Publius (who in this essay was Hamilton) wrote that a Bill of Rights really was unnecessary. He worried that if a Bill of Rights was written it would be perceived to be the ONLY rights people had where in actuality they would have much more. This worry was assuaged with the ninth amendment, which means that any right not explained in the Constitution is still a right of the people.
Why were the federalist papers published?
The Federalist Papers were written to get the Constitution ratified in the state of New York, were written for a New York audience, and published in New York. The Constitution had gone into effect before New York had ratified, but New York was crucial to the state of the country. It was this realization that led Alexander Hamilton, along with James Madison and John Jay, to write the Papers.
Who was a principal author of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison was one of three authors of the Federalist Papers, published to encourage the states to ratify the new US Constitution. He and his co-authors, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, wrote from the Federalist perspective. Madison later switched allegiances, joined Thomas Jefferson in the Democratic-Republican Party, and subsequently became the fourth US President, in office from 1809-1817.
What was one reason John J had for writing the Federalist papers?
The main reason that John Jay ended up writing essays for the Federalist Papers, is that Alexander Hamilton asked him to join the effort. Hamilton came up with the idea in October 1787, just after the U.S. Constitution was adopted the previous month and was ready to ask the states to ratify it (i.e. make it valid by getting the support of 9 of the 13 states) to replace the Articles of Confederation.
Hamilton has asked William Duer, but his essays fell short. He asked Gouveneur Morris but he was too busy.
The three authors, Hamilton, Madison, and Jay wrote 51, 29, and 5 essays respectively.
Alexander Hamilton was the Father of the Federalist Papers.
What does Federalist paper 46 mean?
Federalist No. 46 is an essay by James Madison, the forty-sixth of the Federalist Papers. It was published on January 29, 1788 under the pseudonym Publius, the name under which all the Federalist Papers were published. This essay examines the relative strength of the state and federal governments under the proposed United States Constitution. It is titled, "The Influence of the State and Federal Governments Compared." Madison stresses that the federal and state governments are two totally different agencies. He articulates that they are separate yet can collaborate together, and that the power lies in the people. The natural attachment of the people will always be to the governments of their respective states, so the federal government must be, in a sense, extraordinarily congenial to the people.
Why is the federalist paper number 51 important?
Federalist paper Number 10 talked about how to control the people who gathered to protest government actions. Federalist paper Number 51 talked about how to control government by having one agency keep tabs on another.
