“A government ought to contain in itself every power requisite to the full accomplishment of the objects committed to its care, and to the complete execution of the trusts for which it is responsible, free from every other control but a regard to the public good and to the sense of the people.”
Quote by Alexander Hamilton
Work
The federalist papers
Comprising a series of 85 essays, The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. These essays were published in newspapers in New York from 1787 to 1788, aiming to persuade the public to support the ratification of the Constitution. The works are considered foundational texts in American political theory and constitutional law. more
Author
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more
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