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The Federalist Papers are a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison and published pseudonymously in the New York Packet and other New York newspapers in 1787-88. Though the authorship of most of the essays is certain, that of some is obscure: for instance, while No. 15, "The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union," was surely penned by Hamilton, No. 62, "The Senate," may have been written by either Hamilton or Madison. The difficulty of determining No. 62's author arises not from a lack of evidence but from too much contradictory evidence.
Based on the text, which choice best explains why it is challenging to confidently assign authorship of the essay "The Senate"?
Support can be found for a strong case that either Hamilton or Madison was the sole author of "The Senate."
A
The evidence that would indisputably prove that either Hamilton or Madison was the sole author of "The Senate" has been lost.
B
Evidence shows that two versions of "The Senate," one authored by Hamilton and another authored by Madison, appeared in different New York newspapers.
C
It is most likely that "The Senate" was the product of a collaborative effort between Hamilton and Madison.
D