ConstitutionA term commonly used throughout the 'The Federalist Papers' as they were written to encourage the ratification of the United States Constitution.
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The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed."The Constitution sets out the laws and principles of a government."
RepublicA term used to describe the political system that the authors advocate for.
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A state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives who are elected, often by these citizens."In a republic, the government's power is derived from the citizens."
FactionOne of the central issues addressed in 'The Federalist Papers'.
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A group within a larger group, party, government, organization, or the like, typically having different opinions and interests than the larger group."The authors of The Federalist Papers were concerned about the harmful effects of factions on the new government."