Question 1

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

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Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

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John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin

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Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Mikhail Gorbachev

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George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 2

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

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To explain and defend the Constitution.

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To criticize the Constitution.

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To propose amendments to the Constitution.

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To advocate for a Bill of Rights.

Question 3

What is the name of the first Federalist Paper?

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Federalist No. 1

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Federalist No. 51

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Federalist No. 10

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Federalist No. 85

Question 4

What argument did the authors of the Federalist Papers make in favor of a strong central government?

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A strong central government is necessary to preserve individual liberty and prevent factionalism.

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A strong central government is unnecessary and would lead to tyranny.

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A strong central government is necessary to ensure economic prosperity.

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A strong central government is necessary to protect state sovereignty.

Question 5

What is the main theme of Federalist No. 4?

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The dangers of disunion and the benefits of a strong federal government.

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The importance of checks and balances.

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The benefits of direct democracy.

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The need for a Bill of Rights.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the pseudonym ‘Publius’?

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To protect the identity of the authors of the Federalist Papers.

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To indicate that the authors were part of the ‘public’.

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To show respect to the ancient Roman statesman Publius Valerius Publicola.

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To honor the memory of the Publius Decius Mus.

Question 7

What did the authors of the Federalist Papers believe about human nature?

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Humans are inherently self-interested and prone to conflict.

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Humans are inherently good and altruistic.

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Humans are inherently neutral and can be molded by society.

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Humans are inherently evil and must be strictly controlled.

Question 8

What is the main argument of Federalist No. 2?

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The unity and geographic diversity of America make it a strong candidate for a federal system of government.

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The dangers of foreign influence.

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The need for a strong executive branch.

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The importance of a uniform national culture.

Question 9

What is the main argument of Federalist No. 3?

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The weakness of the Articles of Confederation necessitates a stronger federal government.

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The dangers of excessive taxation.

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The importance of separation of powers.

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The need for a Bill of Rights.

Question 10

What are the Federalist Papers?

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A series of essays written in support of the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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A series of essays written on the benefits of direct democracy.

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A series of essays written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison on the principles of republican government.

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A series of essays written in opposition to the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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