Three of the Constitution's Framers-James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John

Multiple Choice

Three of the Constitution's framers-James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay-wrote, under the pseudonym "Publius," a series of essays in favor of the new document in order to:

A) provide a practical guide to the new Constitution for the country's voters.
B) warn the public about some of the excesses of the new document, something they could not do under their real names.
C) let the leaders of foreign countries know that the young republic was getting its house in order, and was open for safe investment.
D) defend the Constitution's principles and help dispel the fears that the new government would be tyrannical.