The Federalist Papers, in plain English.
The arguments that shaped the Constitution, written for readers today, with the 1818 text always beside you.
Nos. 1
Introduction
Nos. 2-14
The Union
Federalist 2-5
The Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
Federalist 6-7
Dangers from Disagreements Between States
Federalist 8
The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States
Federalist 9-10
The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
Federalist 11
The Utility of the Union in Respect to the Economy and a Navy
Federalist 12-13
The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue
Federalist 14
Answering the Objection that Big Government is Unwieldy
Nos. 15-22
Failings of the Confederation
Nos. 23-36
An Energetic Government
Nos. 37-51
The Constitution's Principles
Federalist 37-38
The Difficulties the Constitutional Convention Had in Making this Plan
Federalist 39-40
The Conformity of the Constitutional Plan to Republican Principles
Federalist 41-44
General View of the Powers to be Given to the Union
Federalist 45-46
A Discussion of the Supposed Danger From the Union Over the State Governments
Federalist 47-51
The Separation of Powers
Nos. 52-66
Congress
Nos. 67-77
The Executive
Nos. 78-83
The Judiciary
Nos. 84-85
Conclusion
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