The Ratification Debate

Question 1

Reread the quotation, and then identify each statement as true or false.James Madison believed in one government for everyone.

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false; Selection 1: false; Selection 2: false

Question 2

The national government and a state government share the same powers.

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false

Question 3

According to Madison, both national and state governments get their power from .

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the people

Question 4

What did George Mason suggest must be included in the new Constitution?

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A bill of rights

Question 5

Which statement would Mason most likely agree with?

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The Constitution takes away more freedom than it gives.

Question 6

Whose job is it to limit government’s power?

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the people; the government

Question 7

What did George Mason think the federal government would become?

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A monarchy

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