The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United
States The series of essays that comprise The Federalist
constitutes one of the key texts of the American Revolution and
the democratic system created in ... Show synopsis The series of
essays that comprise The Federalist constitutes one of the key
texts of the American Revolution and the democratic system
created in the wake of independence. Written in 1787 and 1788 by
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the
ratification of the proposed Constitution, these papers stand as
perhaps the most eloquent testimonial to democracy that exists.
They describe the ideas behind the American system of
government: the separation of powers; the organization of
Congress; the respective positions of the executive,
legislative, and judiciary; and much more. The Federalist
remains essential reading for anyone interested in politics and
government, and indeed for anyone seeking a foundational
statement about democracy and America. This new edit