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Question 83: 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

The Federalist Papers were 85 essays about the new Constitution. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote them. Hamilton wrote most of them, about 51 essays.

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