KnowraThe Federalist PapersLinked fromLinked fromThe 24 pages that link to The Federalist Papers, each with the reason it gives.All 24Broader topic 5Related 15Compared with 4Historical criticismBroader topic: Their arguments can be read alongside the political disputes of the 1780s.Alexander HamiltonBroader topic: Hamilton wrote most of the essays, arguing for a stronger constitutional union.Federalist PartyBroader topic: These essays articulated the constitutional case associated with the party’s founders.Checks and balancesBroader topic: The essays explain why divided institutions should have both distinct powers and means of resistance.Tyranny of the majorityBroader topic: Federalist No. 10 argues that a large republic can reduce the danger of factional oppression.