The Federalist

The Federalist, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, is a collection of essays from 1787-1788 that explained and defended the proposed U.S. Constitution. It aimed to persuade Americans to support a stronger central government while balancing state powers. The essays addressed concerns about potential tyranny, explained the benefits of a federal system, and outlined how the new government would work to protect individual rights and promote national stability. Overall, The Federalist serves as a foundational argument for the structure and principles of American federalism and constitutional government.