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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.

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the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution
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the viewpoint of those who supported a bill of rights
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the viewpoint of those who supported the Anti-Federalists
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the viewpoint of those who supported more power for states
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Federalists believed a strong government would

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take too much power from the states.
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cause power struggles among states.
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encourage states to work together.
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make state government unnecessary.
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Read the excerpt from the Publius.In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. —Publius

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They would agree but doubt the Constitution could make that happen.
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They would doubt that any central government could meet these goals.
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They would argue that the government does not need to control itself.
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They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.
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Read the following excerpt from The Objections of the Hon. George Mason to the Proposed Federal Constitution: Addressed to the Citizens of Virginia, written in 1787.There is no declaration of rights: and the laws of the general government being paramount to the laws and constitutions of the several states, the declarations of rights, in the separate states, are no security.

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State governments would no longer exist under the Constitution.
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Local law enforcement would be too busy enforcing national laws.
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Governors could choose not to enforce laws under the Constitution.
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National laws and the new Constitution would be stronger than state laws.
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Read the following excerpt from Federalist #3 by John Jay.The number of wars which have happened or will happen in the world will always be found to be in proportion to the number and weight of the causes, whether REAL or PRETENDED, which PROVOKE or INVITE them. If this remark be just, it becomes useful to inquire whether so many JUST causes of war are likely to be given by UNITED AMERICA as by DISUNITED America; for if it should turn out that United America will probably give the fewest, then i

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By going to war at every opportunity, America will enjoy a reputation of being strong and prosperous to the rest of the world.
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By maintaining strong state governments and militias, Americans are more likely to protect themselves from invasion.
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By keeping America united under a strong national government, Americans are more likely to have safe and peaceful lives.
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By staying isolated from the rest of the world, Americans will enjoy peace regardless of whether America is unified.
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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.

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We need government so we have a means to control our leaders.
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We need government because people are flawed.
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We don’t need government because people are well behaved.
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We don’t need government because it has too many checks and balances.
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Anti-Federalists argued that

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branches of government would keep each other in balance.
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the Constitution would make states less powerful.
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the Constitution would create a Republican government.
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a Republic should protect people from the government and from each other.
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Read the excerpt from the Publius.In republican government, the [lawmaking] authority necessarily [has the most power]. The remedy for this…is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them…as little connected with each other [as possible]. —Publius

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the Anti-Federalist idea that dividing the government into branches will not stop abuses of power
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the Federalist idea that lawmaking power should be divided among the different branches of government
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the Anti-Federalist idea that lawmaking should be a matter for states, not the federal government
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the Federalist idea that branches of government should overlap so they can check on each other’s activities
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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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States would have too much freedom to make their own laws.
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Congress and states would have equal power.
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States would control which laws Congress made.
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What was the Federalists’ view of the Constitution?

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They would approve of the Constitution only if Anti-Federalists favored it.
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They did not favor the Constitution.
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They would only favor the Constitution if major changes were made to it.
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They approved of the Constitution.
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Why did Anti-Federalists favor a bill of rights?

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It would split power equally between the president and Congress.
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It would put goverment in the hands of individual states.
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It would give the government more power to make laws.
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It would protect individual citizens’ freedoms.
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Read the following excerpt from Federalist #15 by Alexander Hamilton.Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience. If there be no penalty annexed to disobedience, the resolutions or commands which pretend to be laws will, in fact, amount to nothing more than advice or recommendation.

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The government could not make laws under the Articles, but would be able to under the Constitution.
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The government could make laws under the Articles, but would be able to enforce them under the Constitution.
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The government could collect taxes under the Articles, but could now lawfully spend money under the Constitution.
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The government could not collect taxes under the Articles, and would still not be able to under 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

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Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.
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The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.
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One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.
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Time will tell if a unified government can be a success or a failure.
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Which best describes Patrick Henry?

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He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
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He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
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He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
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He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored 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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They both disagreed with Patrick Henry.
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They both favored ratifying the Constitution.
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They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.
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According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution

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would make the president too weak.
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could make the president less powerful than Congress.
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could give the president too much influence.
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would make the president work closely with states.

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