Publisher's Synopsis
The "Federalist Papers" were written in 1787 as a series of essays in defense of the new constitution by three of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. In this book, three constitutional experts address the threats posed by current challenges to the American constitution. They recognize the dangers that diminution of federal powers could bring, whilst understanding the importance of the market, of state and local governments, and of the other institutions on which a healthy democracy depends. They aim to stimulate debate and to bring about a reasoned consideration of such issues as gun control, flag-burning, the limits of elected representatives' terms, and the controversy over the balanced budget.
