2008 test · Question 67 of 100
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Official USCIS answers
- (James) Madison
- (Alexander) Hamilton
- (John) Jay
- Publius
Why this is the answer
The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written to convince people to approve the new Constitution. Three men wrote them under the pen name Publius: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
💡 Memory tip: Remember 'Publius' as the pen name for the three writers: Madison, Hamilton, and Jay.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).