Federalist Papers

Who were the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

• James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton

• Andrew Jackson and John Tyler

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington and John Adams

How many Federalist Papers were written?

• 85

• 100

• 50

• 75

Which two authors were responsible for the majority of the Federalist Papers?

• James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay and Andrew Jackson

• John Tyler and Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

What did Alexander Hamilton discuss in Federalist No. 6?

• Dangers of disunion and commerce

• Concerns of factions

• Separation of powers

• Importance of protecting rights

According to Hamilton, why should states either be wholly disunited or united in partial confederacies?

• To avoid frequent and violent contests between subdivisions

• To strengthen neighboring countries

• To promote international commerce

• To establish a pure democracy

What did James Madison discuss in Federalist No. 10?

• Concerns of factions

• Dangers of disunion and commerce

• Separation of powers

• Importance of protecting rights

According to Madison, what is the best way to control factions while preserving liberty?

• A republic with representatives making decisions

• A pure democracy with direct decision-making by the people

• A monarchy with a single ruler making decisions

• Anarchy with no government or rules

What did James Madison discuss in Federalist No. 51?

• Importance of protecting rights with separation of power

• Dangers of disunion and commerce

• Concerns of factions

• Separation of powers