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'''The Federalist Papers'''<br> | '''The Federalist Papers'''<br> | ||
* a series of 85 essays published in New York newspapers and distributed nationally in 1787-1788 | * a series of 85 essays published in New York newspapers and distributed nationally in 1787-1788 | ||
* the essays explained and defended the proposed federal constitution of 1787 | * the essays explained and defended the proposed federal constitution of 1787 | ||
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** have been used in Courts in order to help define the legal meanings of the Constitution | ** have been used in Courts in order to help define the legal meanings of the Constitution | ||
** remind Americans of the philosophy of government behind the Constitution | ** remind Americans of the philosophy of government behind the Constitution | ||