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Colonial — 1787 Constitution & Federalist Papers
3 official civics questions from the 2025 version (128 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2025 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Topic area: american history — a: colonial period and independence. On test day the officer asks 20 questions from the full bank of 128 and you need 12 correct.
What founding document was written in 1787?
Answer: (U.S.) Constitution
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Answer: (James) Madison
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Answer: They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
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