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Official USCIS civics question 84 of 128

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

American HistoryColonial Period and Independence

Official answers (English)

  • They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution
  • They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution

The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.

Explanation

English

The Federalist Papers explained the Constitution and built support for ratifying it.

Türkçe

Federalist Yazıları, Anayasa'yı açıkladı ve onaylanması için destek topladı.

Español

Los Federalist Papers explicaron la Constitución y consiguieron apoyo para ratificarla.

Memory hint

💡 EN: They argued for the Constitution.

💡 TR: Anayasa'yı savundular.

💡 ES: Defendieron la Constitución.

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Civics128 is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with USCIS. For study purposes only — not legal advice. Content is based on public USCIS resources: official 128 questions & answers (PDF).