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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 show more organization of Congress; the respective positions of the executive, legislative, and judiciary; and muc show lessTags
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George F. Willison (1896-1972) was a writer and editor known most for his work in the field of American History. He was also Rhodes Scholar in Economics at Oxford University and professor of Greek and Latin at St. John's University. His books include I Am an American - Patrick Henry and His World, Why Wars are Declared, and Here They Dug the Gold.
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- 342.730292 — Society, government, & culture Law U.S. Constitution - Bill of Rights, Amendments North America Constitutional law--United States Basic instruments of Government, the US constitution Constitutional history History of conventions
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- JK155 .W74 — Political Science Political institutions and public administration (United States) Political institutions and public administration United States
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