A Weak Confederation

Question 1

According to the Federalist No. 51, what is the greatest challenge in creating a government?

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limiting the powers of the government

Question 2

Whose job is it to limit the government’s power?

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the people; the government

Question 3

The Maryland farmer the federal system of government.

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did not trust

Question 4

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

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a Bill of Rights

Question 5

Which of the following statements would Mason most likely agree with?

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The Constitution takes away more freedom than it gives.

Question 6

James Madison believed in one government for everyone.

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false; Selection 1: false; Selection 2: false

Question 7

According to Madison, the national government and the state governments all get their power from .

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the people

Question 8

What is the farmer saying in this sentence?

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A national government will not be able to fairly solve arguments between states.

Question 9

What did George Mason think the federal government would become?

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a monarchy

Question 10

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

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false

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