Asked by Jackson Davis on Jun 13, 2024
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The Federalist Papers were
A) a series of 85 essays written between the fall of 1787 and the spring of 1788 that argued against the ratification of the Constitution.
B) a series of 85 essays written between the fall of 1787 and the spring of 1788 that argued for the ratification of the Constitution.
C) a series of pamphlets written by Thomas Paine in 1775 and 1776 advocating independence from Great Britain.
D) the collected essays of French political philosopher Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu that argued for the separation of powers.
Federalist Papers
A series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Ratification
The official way to confirm something, usually by vote. It is the formal validation of a proposed law or amendment.
- Examine the rationales and targeted consequences of the central government's control over economic transactions and finance among states.
- Absorb the deliberations and motivations for embedding a Bill of Rights within the Constitution.
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Akash RangeshJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Federalist Papers were a collection of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay between the fall of 1787 and the spring of 1788. The essays were written in support of the ratification of the United States Constitution, and were published under the pseudonym "Publius."
Learning Objectives
- Examine the rationales and targeted consequences of the central government's control over economic transactions and finance among states.
- Absorb the deliberations and motivations for embedding a Bill of Rights within the Constitution.
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