Question 83 of 128 American History
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Answers USCIS accepts
- (James) Madison
- (Alexander) Hamilton
- (John) Jay
- Publius
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The writers of the Federalist Papers were James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, writing as “Publius.”
What it means
The Federalist Papers were 85 essays published in 1787–1788 to convince Americans to approve the new Constitution. The authors used the shared pen name Publius.
Any one name is enough. “Hamilton” or “Madison” are easy to remember.
Memory tip: Federalist writers: Madison, Hamilton, Jay (M-H-J).
Quiz yourself
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .