Read the excerpt from the Publius.
It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government... If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
—Publius
Which statement summarizes the publication's view of government?
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We need government because people are flawed.
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According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution
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could give the president too much influence.
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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?
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They would keep any one branch from having too much power.
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Read the passage.
The regular distribution of power into distinct departments... the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are... powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained.
Whose viewpoint does this excerpt reflect?
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the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution
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Federalists believed a strong government would
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encourage states to work together.
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Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believed
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the president should have enough power to lead.
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Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.
Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists' plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.
-The Federal Farmer
What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?
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They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.
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What was the Federalists' view of the Constitution?
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They approved of the Constitution.
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How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?
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They both opposed a strong federal government.
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What did Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law?
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Congress would have too much power over states.
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The Anti-Federalists wanted to
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vote against the Constitution.
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Which best describes Patrick Henry?
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He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
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Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.
Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists' plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.
-The Federal Farmer
What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?
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Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms
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Read the excerpt from the Centinel.
This hypothesis [separation of powers] supposes human wisdom competent [capable] to the task of instituting three co-equal orders in government...If such an organization of power were practicable [able to be used], how long would it continue? Not a day.
—Centinel
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People could not create a fair system with three separate powers.
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