The Federalist Papers
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All Themes The Importance of the Constitution The Necessity of a Strong Union Leadership and Representation Checks and Balances Federal Power vs. States Rights
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The Federalist Papers

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Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

The Federalist Papers Symbols

The United States Constitution

For the authors of The Federalist Papers, the United States Constitution symbolizes a decisive break from the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the beginning of a stronger, more unified nation. Whereas the…

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