Content Statement 6 Formative

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What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the US Constitution that was addressed by the amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed."

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The Constitution failed to adequately protect the civil liberties of individuals.

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Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights?

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No more amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had enough protections against excessive government.

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Based on their arguments during the ratification debate, which statement describes what the Anti-Federalists would have thought about the Force Bill?

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Anti-Federalist would have sided with South Carolina because they opposed having an overly powerful federal government.

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Which concept was at the center of the Anti-Federalist position as expressed in the "Anti-Federalist Papers"? Options: standing army, limited government, checks and balances, strong central government

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limited government

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Why did the Federalists want to include the clause about Congress having the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the powers vested by the Constitution? Options: to protect the individual liberties of all citizens., to provide a guarantee of sovereignty to individual states., to allow the national government to efficiently run the country., to give more citizens more opportunities to select government officials.

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to allow the national government to efficiently run the country.

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Which opinion would be supported by a Federalist? Options: Only states should have the ability to tax citizens. The creation of a presidency will lead to a monarchy. More powers should be given to the national government. A bill of rights should be created to protect the rights of the people.

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More powers should be given to the national government.