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Question 67: The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

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

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

Accepted answers

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

Why this matters

Hamilton, Madison, and Jay wrote the Federalist Papers. These were 85 essays to support the new Constitution. They used the pen name "Publius" to write them.

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