Brutus 1 Flashcard

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What is the central concern of Brutus 1?

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The threat posed by a large, centralized government to state sovereignty

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What does Brutus 1 argue about the size of the republic under the Constitution?

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It would be impossible to manage effectively.

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According to Brutus, what happens when a government grows too large?

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It becomes disconnected from the people and prone to tyranny.

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What type of government does Brutus argue is best suited to protect individual freedoms? Options: A large federal government, A confederation of small republics, A monarchy with limited powers, A government led by a strong judiciary

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A confederation of small republics

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What does Brutus believe about the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause?

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It gives the federal government unlimited power.

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How does Brutus view the potential relationship between the federal government and the states under the Constitution?

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As one in which the federal government will dominate the states