5. What argument did Federalists Hamilton, Madison, and Jay make in favor of ratifying the U. S. Constitution?

In the Federalist Papers, Hamilton, Jay and Madison argued that the decentralization of power that existed under the Articles of Confederation stopped the new nation from becoming strong enough to compete on the world stage.

Explanation:

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

"a government in which power is divided between state and national levels". federalism is a system of government in which entities such and state and province, share power with the national government.