Civics Test Question 83: The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.
Translation
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.《联邦党人文集》支持通过美国宪法。说出其中一位作者。Los Documentos Federalistas apoyaron la aprobación de la Constitución de EE. UU. Mencione a uno de sus autores.
Official answers
Any one of these is correct.
(James) Madison（詹姆斯·）麦迪逊
(Alexander) Hamilton（亚历山大·）汉密尔顿
(John) Jay（约翰·）杰伊
Publius普布利乌斯（Publius）
Explanation
The Federalist Papers are 85 essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay under the shared pen name Publius. Naming one writer is enough.
Memory tip
💡 Easiest: Hamilton, or Madison.
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