federalist papers.

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles or essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote the Federalist Papers.

They wrote this under the name of "Publius"
Hamilton decided to use the name in honor of a great Roman named Publius Valerius Publicola, who was a founder of the republic.


Federalist Paper number 10:
 Federalist paper 10 is one of the most famous. James Madison wrote it this one. Federalist paper number 10 is continued from number 9. It is titled "The Same Subject Continued: The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection."
   Federalist number 10 is the guard against factions who are going against the right of other. Madison states that a large republic would be better to protect the rights than smaller ones. Scholars use this to interpret and explication of the meaning of the Constitution.

Federalist Paper number 51:
 This federalist paper is also one of the most famous, and was created by James Madison. It is the most cited Federalist. Federalist Paper number 51 takes off from Federalist number 47 and is titled "The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments." It talks about seperation of powers, and talked about how important it is to keep checks and balances within the government. It doesnt keep any specific part of the government too powerful.