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Official question #83US Citizenship Test
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Correct answer
James Madison
Also accepted: James Madison · Madison · Alexander Hamilton · Hamilton · John Jay · Jay · Publius
Why
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay wrote the 85 Federalist Papers under the shared pen name “Publius” to persuade New Yorkers to ratify the Constitution.
Answer choices
- AThomas Jefferson
- BGeorge Washington
- CBenjamin Franklin
- DJames Madison