The Federalist Papers Explained (AP US Government and Politics)

Download your AP U.S. Government Study Guide Pack here: In this video, Tom Richey introduces you to the Federalist Papers. The Federalist Papers were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in order to persuade the people of the state of New York to support the ratification of the Constitution. Antifederalist writers, such as Brutus, had claimed that the Constitution would be neither federal nor republican in nature. Madison, Hamilton, and Jay argued that the Constitution would preserve republican government and would preserve the federal system and the rights of the states. This video will be helpful for students preparing for the AP United States Government and Politics exam. AP Gov students are expected to be familiar with Federalist 10, Federalist 51, Federalist 70, and Federalist 78. Download a free full-length practice test for AP U.S. Government and Politics at Mar