Question

Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the question that follows:

Federalist Papers: No. 1
General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton

This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event. Happy will it be if our choice should be directed by a judicious estimate of our true interests, unperplexed and unbiased by considerations not connected with the public good. But this is a thing more ardently to be wished than seriously to be expected. The plan offered to our deliberations affects too many particular interests, innovates upon too many local institutions, not to involve in its discussion a variety of objects foreign to its merits, and of views, passions and prejudices little favorable to the discovery of truth.

Which of the following statements supports the idea presented in this quote from the excerpt?

Happy will it be if our choice should be directed by a judicious estimate of our true interests, unperplexed and unbiased by considerations not connected with the public good.

1) Hamilton had many opinions that he put aside to ensure the ratification process could succeed.
2) Hamilton liked the political process despite the petty arguments people got into.
3) Hamilton wished Constitutional reformers would consider only what was best for the public.
4) Hamilton was happy to be a participant in the Constitutional Convention, even though it was quarrelsome.

Answer 1

The correct answer is 3 or letter C, "Hamilton wished Constitutional reformers would consider only what was best for the public."

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The Federalist Paper Number 1 is the first of the collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton. This essay argues the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation.

Question: Which of the following statements supports the idea presented in this quote from the excerpt?

Answer: 3