The fundamental theory of federalism was best explained by President James Madison, in his seminal work “The Federalist ...

We’re overdue for a civics lesson,” Opinion, Feb. 13) The Federalist Papers, which Hammer cites, were penned in 1787 and 1788 in support of ratifying the newly written Constitution.

A draft of a lawsuit circulating among some attorneys general claims states reached the two-thirds threshold in 1979.

When the US Constitution was written, many people − from those who wrote the document to those on the outside who read it − ...

In a 1787 article published in the Philadelphia Independent Gazetteer ... end well and their Constitution would be sufficient ...

In 1788, a patriot who went under the pseudonym of “Philadelphiensis” — real name, Benjamin Workman — issued a sweeping warning. Should the president decide to impose martial law, “your character of ...

In a 1787 article published in the Philadelphia ... Constitution would be sufficient to protect the republic. The Federalist Papers, the 85 essays written to persuade voters to support ...

In a 1787 article published in the Philadelphia ... Constitution would be sufficient to protect the republic. The Federalist Papers, the 85 essays written to persuade voters to support ...