2025 civics test · Question 83 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence

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

Official answers

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

Why

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote the Federalist Papers. All three signed the essays with the name Publius, so Publius is also accepted. There were 85 essays, printed in newspapers.