 Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 21 | |
| Author | Alexander Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Original title | Other Defects of the Present Confederation |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Federalist |
| Publisher | The Independent Journal |
Publication date | December 12, 1787 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Newspaper |
| Preceded by | Federalist No. 20 |
| Followed by | Federalist No. 22 |
Federalist No. 21, written by Alexander Hamilton, highlights the defects in the Articles of Confederation. It was first published by The Independent Journal (New York) on December 12, 1787 under the pseudonym Publius, the name under which all The Federalist papers were published. It is titled "Other Defects of the Present Confederation", and explains how the Articles of Confederation failed in 3 ways: by not giving the government enough power to enforce its laws, that the states do not have a guarantee of their rights, and how the states can simply ignore the tax quotas set by the government.