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James Madison was a political genius and a great statesman. He authored the United States Constitution and was one of the primary leaders in its ratification process. The Federalist Papers, which he co-authored with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, is a revolutionary compilation of eighty-five essays arguing the case in favor of the Constitution. These works are regarded as a milestone in political history and theory. The Federalist Papers were written as a response to the Anti-federalist's objections to the Constitution. Among their objections were such key issues as tyranny of the majority, the issue of having a republic spread across a large territory, and balancing power and the need for energy, stability, and liberty within the mechanisms of the federal government. Slavery was also a huge hurdle to overcome in order to get the Constitution ratified. For all of these complaints, Madison had a well thought out response using reason, logic, and a vast knowledge of political history to counter the Anti-federalist's concerns. The most important reason to consider Madison a great statesman is the simple fact that he wrote the Constitution that produced one of the longest running and most powerful republics in human history. There is a reason this country has been so successful, and James Madison was a major influence in determining that success. His genius will be explored throughout this analysis.