What publication authored by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in 1787 advocated ratification of the Constitution by the states?
A) The Anti-Federalist Papers
B) The Federalist Papers
C) The Bill of Rights Papers
D) The Constitution Papers
Answer: B
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