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2008 test · Question 67· 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

This is question 67 of 100 on the 2008 civics test, in the “Colonial Period and Independence” part of American History. In the interview, the officer asks up to 10 questions and you need 6 correct answers to pass.

The same question is also on the 2025 test, as question 83, with the same answers.

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