Federalist Papers Quiz

According to Federalist Paper #1, what are the obstacles that the new Constitution will have to encounter?

• Resistance from a certain class of men and the ambition of another class of men

• Resistance from the people and the ambition of the government

• Resistance from foreign powers and the ambition of the states

• Resistance from the military and the ambition of the judiciary

What is the definition of a faction according to Federalist Paper #10?

• A group of citizens united by common interests and passions

• A group of citizens united against the government

• A group of citizens united by their love for liberty

• A group of citizens united by their loyalty to the monarchy

According to Federalist Paper #10, what are the two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction?

• Removing its causes and controlling its effects

• Suppressing its existence and promoting its growth

• Ignoring its presence and encouraging its influence

• Banning its activities and punishing its members

What is the main advantage of a republic over a democracy according to Federalist Paper #10?

• The delegation of government to a small number of elected citizens

• The elimination of factions and the promotion of unity

• The protection of individual rights and the prevention of tyranny

• The expansion of the government's power and influence

According to Federalist Paper #51, what is the great security against a gradual concentration of powers in the same department?

• Giving each department a will of its own

• Having a strong executive branch

• Dividing the legislature into different branches

• Granting more power to the judiciary

Why does Federalist Paper #51 argue that bills of rights are unnecessary and even dangerous?

• They would limit the power of the government

• They would create confusion and conflict

• They would give the government more power

• They would be redundant and lead to abuse

According to Federalist Paper #51, what is the main advantage of a compound republic like America?

• The control of different governments over each other

• The concentration of power in a single government

• The elimination of factions and parties

• The protection of individual liberties

What is the main objection to the plan of the convention according to Federalist Paper #84?

• The lack of a bill of rights

• The concentration of power in the executive branch

• The absence of a strong judiciary

• The excessive influence of the states

According to Federalist Paper #84, what is the proposed Constitution considered to be?

• A bill of rights for the Union

• A compromise between the states

• A document of limited powers

• A reflection of human nature

What is the main reason for granting new and extensive powers to the national head according to Federalist Paper #84?

• To preserve the political happiness of the citizens

• To strengthen the power of the states

• To establish a monarchy

• To limit the influence of factions