OST Foundations of American Gov (Fed/Anti & principles)

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Anti-Federalists would have opposed which of the following from the US Constitution? Options: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. . . This Constitution. . . shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges of every state shall be bound thereby. Congress shall make no law. . . abridging the freedom of speech. Powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or the people.

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This Constitution. . . shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges of every state shall be bound thereby.

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Why did the Federalists want to include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the US Constitution?

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To allow the national government to efficiently run the country.

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

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

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What Anti-Federalist concern about the Constitution was addressed by the 6th Amendment, which states, "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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The US Constitution establishes several basic principles of government. Which basic principle involves the branches of government having the ability to limit the other branches?

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Checks and balances

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Alexander Hamilton attended the NY state ratification convention and said, "Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives." Which basic principle of governance is Hamilton highlighting in the quote?

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Popular sovereignty

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"In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. . ." This is an example of a

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Federalist statement

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"I wish for nothing more than a good government and a constitution under which our liberties will be perfectly safe. To preserve which, I think the wisest conduct will be to keep the staff of power. . . in our hands as much as possible, and not. . . give up a greater share of our liberties." This quote would be an example of a

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Anti-Federalist statement

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All of the following are Federalist statements EXCEPT: A strong national government is necessary to address the problems encountered under the Articles of Confederation. The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty. The government needs the Necessary and Proper Clause to allow the national government to efficiently run the country.

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The powers of the national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to the powers of the state governments.

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All of the following are Anti-Federalist statements EXCEPT: The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government. The inclusion of a bill of rights is necessary to protect against government intrusion. The powers of the national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to the powers of the state governments.

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The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty.