Fed 10 and Brutus 1

Extend the sphere, and you take in a greater variety of parties and interests; you make it less probable that a majority of the whole will have a common motive to invade the rights of other citizens; or if such a common motive exists, it will be more difficult for all who feel it to discover their own strength, and to act in unison with each other.

• Federalist No. 10

• Federalist No. 51

• Brutus No. 1

• Federalist No. 70

Those opposed to ratifying the U.S. Constitution were called...

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would have said, "The states will surrender too much power to the federal government"

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Wanted to add a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Wanted to strengthen the authority of the Federal government.

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

"Power will be divided between the federal government and state government."

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions"

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

"The existing national government may lack power to perform essential functions but protects states rights, therefore we should only revise it."

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

"The Constitution does not adequatly protect individuals from possible government abuse."

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

Which of the following explains the Constitutional principle called republicanism?

• Power is divided between state and federal government
• Power is divided into 3 government branches
• Elected representatives make and enforce laws
• Individuals have guaranteed liberties