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Official USCIS civics question 83 of 128

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

American HistoryColonial Period and Independence

Official answers (English)

  • (James) Madison
  • (Alexander) Hamilton
  • (John) Jay
  • Publius

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Explanation

English

The Federalist Papers were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay (under the pen name 'Publius').

Türkçe

Federalist Yazıları (Federalist Papers); James Madison, Alexander Hamilton ve John Jay tarafından ('Publius' takma adıyla) yazıldı.

Español

Los Federalist Papers fueron escritos por James Madison, Alexander Hamilton y John Jay (con el seudónimo 'Publius').

Memory hint

💡 EN: Hamilton, Madison, Jay.

💡 TR: Hamilton, Madison, Jay.

💡 ES: Hamilton, Madison, Jay.

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