Question

2.5) ____ the federalist papers were _ ratification of the u.s. constitution.
a. written speeches by those revolutionary leaders who opposed
b. 85 essays written by members of the second continental congress who opposed
c. 85 essays written by members of the constitutional convention who supported
d. newspaper articles written under the pseudonym of publius supporting
2.6) ____ the first temporary capital of the new government was located in _.
a. new york city c. baltimore
b. philadelphia d. washington, d.c.
this action showed that all states agreed to accept the constitution. this action brought the federalists and the anti - federalists together.
this action resulted from an agreement to include a bill of rights. this action encouraged subsequent states to ratify the constitution.
2.7) ____ the graphic refers to the _ compromise.
a. great c. massachusetts
b. three - fifths d. connecticut
2.8) select three reasons why the electoral college was created.
□ to give representation to all people through electors
□ to give people a direct vote for the presidency
□ to find nonpolitical representatives who would make decisions in the best interests of the country
□ to choose a president from one party and vice president from another party
□ to reduce conflict during presidential elections
□ to select electors who were knowledgeable and informed on issues that affected all states
2.9) ____ a pen name used by a person to hide his identity is a(n) _.
a. pseudonym c. moniker
b. alias d. gasconade

Explanation:

2.5) The Federalist Papers were 85 essays published under the pseudonym Publius by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay to support the U.S. Constitution's ratification.
2.6) After the Constitution's ratification, New York City served as the first temporary U.S. capital from 1789 to 1790.
2.7) The Massachusetts Compromise involved agreeing to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution to secure its ratification, uniting Federalists and Anti-Federalists and encouraging other states to ratify.
2.8) The Electoral College was created to have informed electors make presidential decisions, reduce election conflict, and avoid direct popular vote concerns (not to give direct votes, cross-party tickets, or universal representation via electors).
2.9) A pen name used to hide one's identity is specifically defined as a pseudonym.

Answer:

2.5) D. newspaper articles written under the pseudonym of Publius supporting
2.6) A. New York City
2.7) C. Massachusetts
2.8)

• to find nonpolitical representatives who would make decisions in the best interests of the country
• to reduce conflict during presidential elections
• to select electors who were knowledgeable and informed on issues that affected all states

2.9) A. pseudonym