The Authors
Why did Hamilton, Madison, and Jay write under the name “Publius”?
A) To sound Roman and powerful
B) To focus on ideas, not personal politics
C) To hide from the King
D) To confuse readers
B) To focus on ideas, not personal politics
What was the main goal of The Federalist Papers?
A) To convince states to ratify the Constitution
B) To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
C) To oppose George Washington
D) To create new laws
A) To convince states to ratify the Constitution
Hamilton warned that a weak government could destroy…
A) Liberty
B) The economy
C) Happiness
D) Military power
A) Liberty
Hamilton said many opposed the Constitution because of…
A) Selfish interests and fear
B) Clear logic
C) Respect for the king
D) Strong unity
A) Selfish interests and fear
Hamilton urged Americans to rely on…
A) Truth and moderation
B) Anger and passion
C) Fear and loyalty
D) Power and wealth
A) Truth and moderation
Who wrote the MOST essays in The Federalist Papers?
A) James Madison
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) John Jay
D) Thomas Jefferson
B) Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton said the Constitution was needed for America’s…
A) Liberty and trade
B) Safety and stability
C) Economy and military
D) Culture and religion
B) Safety and stability
What danger comes from a government that is too strong?
A) Laziness
B) Tyranny
C) Weakness
D) War
B) Tyranny
What did Hamilton call the dangerous influence of emotions in politics?
A) Angry passions
B) Noble pride
C) Good debates
D) Strong reason
A) Angry passions
Which defines America more today?
A) Tradition
B) Change
C) Both equally
D) Neither
B) Change
James Madison is also called the “Father of the…”
A) Bill of Rights
B) Constitution
C) Declaration of Independence
D) Supreme Court
B) Constitution
Why did some people oppose the Constitution?
A) Fear of losing power
B) It was too short
C) It was too long
D) They didn’t understand it
A) Fear of losing power
Which statement matches Hamilton’s argument?
A) Only strong government is dangerous
B) Only weak government is dangerous
C) Both strong and weak governments are dangerous
D) Neither is dangerous
C) Both strong and weak governments are dangerous
What did Madison warn about in Federalist No. 10?
A) Taxes
B) Factions
C) Slavery
D) Foreign powers
B) Factions
Does questioning the Constitution make you more patriotic?
A) Yes, it shows you care to improve the country
B) No, it shows disrespect
C) Both, depends on context
D) Neither
A) Yes, it shows you care to improve the country
Which author later became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
A) Hamilton
B) Jay
C) Madison
D) Adams
B) Jay
What does the Constitution symbolize?
A) Stability only
B) Unity and compromise
C) Endless conflict
D) Rebellion
B) Unity and compromise
Which modern example shows the risk of weak government?
A) Not responding to natural disasters
B) Strict surveillance
C) Enforcing too many laws
D) Strong leadership
A) Not responding to natural disasters
Which modern example shows factions today?
A) Sports teams
B) Political parties
C) Musicians
D) Businesses
B) Political parties
Which symbol best shows tradition and change?
A) The Flag
B) Protests
C) Pop Culture
D) Declaration of Independence
B) Protests
Which best describes Hamilton’s personality in politics?
A) Quiet and cautious
B) Bold and argumentative
C) Carefree and playful
D) Disinterested in government
B) Bold and argumentative
What is the biggest fear about a strong central government?
A) Weakness
B) Tyranny
C) Boredom
D) Factions
B) Tyranny
Which modern example shows the risk of strong government?
A) Government shutdowns
B) Free speech protests
C) Mass surveillance
D) Too little regulation
C) Mass surveillance
Why are factions both dangerous and unavoidable?
A) They make people happy
B) They divide people but come from freedom
C) They stop debates
D) They are only in the past
B) They divide people but come from freedom
What is America’s identity based on, according to this debate?
A) Tradition only
B) Change only
C) The balance between tradition and change
D) Neither
C) The balance between tradition and change