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The Ratification Debate — Quiz

Question 9 • MASTER COURSE United States History

The “Federalist Papers” mainly argued that the Constitution

Answer
A
should give more power to the states to check the power of the federal government.
B
would ensure that a strong federal government had its power held in check by its three branches.
C
should be changed so enslaved people would not be counted in the population.
D
needed a bill of rights to guarantee specific protections to the people.

Explanation

The Federalist Papers were written to support ratification of the Constitution. They argued that a stronger national government was necessary, while separation of powers and checks and balances among the three branches would prevent any one part from becoming too powerful. So the best answer is that the Constitution would ensure a strong federal government whose power was held in check by its three branches.

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