What was the primary mission of the Federalist Papers?

The Federalist Papers: Lessons in Democracy and Governance

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To promote the Articles of Confederation
To convince America to adopt a new constitution
To declare independence from Britain
To establish a monarchy in the United States
2.
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What was a major weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
It had a strong centralized military
It had too much power over the states
It could not regulate trade or collect taxes
It was able to easily settle disputes between states
3.
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Who were the three main authors of the Federalist Papers?
Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams
Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, and Paul Revere
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was Hamilton's main argument in Federalist No. 1?
The need for a monarchy
The importance of state independence
The necessity of a strong federal government
The benefits of a weak central government
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to Madison, what is the solution to controlling factions?
Ignoring factions altogether
Establishing a small republic
Eliminating all factions
Creating a large republic to dilute their influence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What concept did Madison introduce in Federalist No. 51?
Checks and balances
The abolition of slavery
The separation of church and state
The right to bear arms
7.
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What role did John Jay emphasize in his essays?
The importance of a strong executive branch
The need for a federal court system
The necessity of a state militia
The benefits of a weak judiciary
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