Which of the Following Was Written to Encourage Passage of the Constitution

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was written to encourage passage of the Constitution and remains a compelling source for determining the intent of the Framers?

• A)the Declaration of Independence
• B)The Federalist Papers
• C)Common Sense-Consider This: These 85 essays,largely written by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton,provide a spirited and detailed defense of the Constitution.
• D)Two Treatises on Government

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