First published in 1788 The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays by Alexander Hamilton an American revolutionary statesman and Founding Father of the United States.ampampltPampampgt Appeared as a series of letters to New York newspapers encouraging voters to approve the proposed Constitution of the United States. Still hotly discussed and open to often contentious understandings the arguments first presented here by three of Americas greatest patriots and political theorists were created during a critical moment in our nations history providing readers with a running ideological commentary on the crucial issues facing democracy. ampampltPampampgt The Papers offer a detailed outline of the separation of powers and how political power has to be used within extreme limitations in order to prevent the people from having to give up their freedom and rights as citizens.