The Federalist Papers is a collection of essays written by three prominent American statesmen, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, under the pseudonym ""Publius."" Originally published in 1787-1788, the essays were written in support of the ratification of the United States Constitution. The Federalist Papers were written to persuade the citizens of New York to ratify the Constitution, and they remain one of the most important documents in American political history. The essays cover a range of topics, including the nature of government, the role of the judiciary, and the importance of a strong national government. The Federalist Papers are widely regarded as a masterpiece of political theory, and they continue to be studied and debated by scholars and politicians alike. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, political philosophy, or the Constitution.THE mode of appointment of the Chief Magistrate of the United States is almost the only part of the system, of any consequence, which has escaped without severe censure, or which has received the slightest mark of approbation from its opponents. The most plausible of these, who has appeared in print, has even deigned to admit that the election of the President is pretty well guarded.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.