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Which statement supports the author’s main claim?

A
A government of three branches with equal powers does not exist anywhere else.
B
Humans are capable of creating a fair system using separate powers.
C
Past governments have created separate powers on many occasions.
D
It is likely that the government will function successfully by separating powers.
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This passage says that the government is necessary because .:humans need guidance
The passage states that checks and balances are needed to .:prevent government abuse
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✔ prevent government abuse protect the government from citizens give the government more power

A
✔ prevent government abuse
B
protect the government from citizens
C
give the government more power
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According to this passage, what is the great difficulty in creating a government?

A
Giving the government enough power while creating limitations
B
Making the government a good reflection of human nature
C
Administering a government that is large and complicated
D
Making a government that avoids controlling the governed
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Which statement summarizes the author’s main claim?

A
The lawmaking power should not be divided among different branches.
B
The lawmaking branch of the government should be weaker than the others.
C
The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another.
D
A republican government cannot keep lawmakers from having too much power.
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Write three sentences contrasting the Federalist and Anti-Federalist viewpoints on separation of powers in the Constitution.Define “separation of powers” and summarize the writers’ views.

Answer:

Separation of powers is the division of government authority into three distinct branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent the concentration of power. Federalists argued that this structure was necessary and effective for protecting liberty by ensuring each branch could check the others. In contrast, Anti-Federalists expressed concern that the separation of powers would not be strong enough to prevent the federal government from becoming tyrannical and overriding the rights of states and individuals.

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Which statement supports the author’s main claim?

A
A government of three branches with equal powers does not exist anywhere else.
B
Humans are capable of creating a fair system using separate powers.
C
Past governments have created separate powers on many occasions.
D
It is likely that the government will function successfully by separating powers.
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According to this passage, what is the great difficulty in creating a government?

A
Giving the government enough power while creating limitations
B
Making the government a good reflection of human nature
C
Administering a government that is large and complicated
D
Making a government that avoids controlling the governed
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Which statement summarizes the author’s main claim?

A
The lawmaking power should not be divided among different branches.
B
The lawmaking branch of the government should be weaker than the others.
C
The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another.
D
A republican government cannot keep lawmakers from having too much power.
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Write three sentences contrasting the Federalist and Anti-Federalist viewpoints on separation of powers in the Constitution.Define “separation of powers” and summarize the writers’ views.

Answer:

Separation of powers is the division of government authority into three distinct branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent the concentration of power. Federalists argued that this structure was necessary and effective for protecting liberty by ensuring each branch could check the others. In contrast, Anti-Federalists expressed concern that the separation of powers would not be strong enough to prevent the federal government from becoming tyrannical and overriding the rights of states and individuals.

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✔ prevent government abuse protect the government from citizens give the government more power

A
✔ prevent government abuse
B
protect the government from citizens
C
give the government more power
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Which of these ideas is included in your answer?

A
Federalist arguments in favor of separating powers
B
Anti-Federalist arguments against separating powers
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✔ humans need guidance humans do not need leadership human nature is perfect

Answers:
This passage says that the government is necessary because .:humans need guidance
The passage states that checks and balances are needed to .:prevent government abuse

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