Explanation: the federalist papers written under the pseudonym *Publius* were a series of articles and essay by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. The papers were written in an atempt to sway publiv opinion and persuade voters towards ratification of the Constitution. It was commonly referred to as the Federalist and became the Federalist Papers in the 20th century.
The Federalist Papers are still relevant till date as federal judges refer to it in the interpretation of the Constitution. They are used to clarify and simplify what the framers of the Constitution intended. Their importance can be seen in how much they are referred to when making decisions; as at year 2000, The Federalist Papers had been quoted 291 times in Supreme Court decisions.
