Question 83: The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Official answers (any one counts)
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- (James) Madison
- (Alexander) Hamilton
- (John) Jay
- Publius
Grandpa explains
Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote them, kiddo, under a made-up name: "Publius."
Careful: these are NOT the answer
These are the common mix-ups. The app uses them as traps so you practice.
- Thomas Jefferson
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
On the 2008 test this is question 67
If you filed your N-400 before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 version. Which one is mine?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- (James) Madison
- (Alexander) Hamilton
- (John) Jay
- Publius
Video lesson on this topic: Colonies and Independence
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- 85Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
- 86George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. ★
- 87Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
- 88James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
- 89Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
Official sources:
- USCIS · 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) ↗ · checked October 6, 2026
The plain explanation is ours; the official answers are USCIS's, word for word.