Question

select the correct answer. which is the most accurate description of the federalist papers? a. the federalist party platform for the 1788 elections b. a popular anti - british booklet of the pre - revolutionary era c. a collection of essays arguing the merits of the constitution d. a series of congressional acts defining the relationship between the federal and state governments

Explanation:

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They explain and defend the principles of the new Constitution.

Answer:

C. a collection of essays arguing the merits of the Constitution