THE FEDERALIST

Anno Domini MDCCLXXXVII

The Foundation of
American Democracy

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THE FEDERALIST
No. 1 General Introduction
No. 10 The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction
No. 51 The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks

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If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
James Madison Federalist No. 51

The Authors

H

Alexander Hamilton

51 Papers

M

James Madison

29 Papers

J

John Jay

5 Papers

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