The Conformity Of The Federalists

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In 1787, a final draft of the Constitution was submitted to the states for ratification. Those who were in favor of the ratification were called Federalist or nationalist. Among these federalists, were James Madison of Virginia, John Jay of New York and Alexander Hamilton. They had a concrete proposal. They wrote a collection of 85 essays defending the principle of a strong national government. These essays are called The Federalist Papers. Federalist #39, The Conformity of the Plan to the Republic Principles, defines what a republican form of government is considered. What is the foundation of this constitution? What are the sources of power? Who has the authority to make changes? Madison states that Poland, Venice and Holland are described