 James Madison, author of Federalist No. 45 | |
| Author | James Madison |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Federalist |
| Publisher | New York Packet |
Publication date | January 26, 1788 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Newspaper |
| Preceded by | Federalist No. 44 |
| Followed by | Federalist No. 46 |
Federalist No. 45, titled "The Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered", is the 45th out of 85 essays of the Federalist Papers series. No. 45 was written by James Madison, but was first published by The New York Packet under the pseudonym Publius, on January 26, 1788. The main focus of the essay is how the state and federal governments will function within the Union, while keeping the people's happiness in mind.