American History — Colonial Period and Independence · Question 74 of 128
The Federalist Papers supported passage of the Constitution. Name ONE writer.
Practice answer: James Madison
Why this is the answer
James Madison was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers, essays supporting ratification of the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were the other authors.
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Study translations and question index
Practice index: 74. This is not the official 2025 syllabus question number. Translation indices share the same practice ID and answer-option order.
Español — practice:74:es
Los Artículos Federalistas apoyaron la aprobación de la Constitución. Mencione UN escritor.
James Madison
العربية — practice:74:ar
دعمت أوراق الفيدراليست إقرار الدستور. اذكر اسم كاتب واحد.
James Madison
Official syllabus and legal sources
M-1778 (09/25) — 2025 USCIS syllabus. Retrieved 2026-10-15. Check current USCIS answers.
- 8 U.S.C. § 1423 — English, history and civics requirements
- 8 C.F.R. § 312.2 — Knowledge of history and government
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