Federalist Papers Quiz

Who were the key figures among the Federalists who favored a strong national government?

• Patrick Henry, George Mason, Samuel Adams

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

• Robert Yates, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams

What was the main argument of Federalist No. 84 written by Alexander Hamilton?

"I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous."

• The need for a strong state government

• The necessity of a Bill of Rights

• The dangers of a Bill of Rights

• The importance of a National Bank

Which group supported strong state governments and a Bill of Rights?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Republicans

• Democrats

According to Federalist No. 45, how are powers divided between the federal and state governments?

"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite."

• Equally divided

• Federal government has all powers

• State governments have all powers

• Federal powers are few and defined; state powers are numerous and indefinite

What does the 10th Amendment state about the division of powers?

• All powers belong to the federal government

• Powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states or the people

• The federal government has unlimited power

• State governments have no power

Which of the following is a key feature of Republicanism?

• Unlimited government power

• Elected representatives

• Rule by a single leader

• Lack of individual rights

According to James Madison's Federalist No. 10, what is the best system for guarding against factions?

• Pure Democracy

• A monarchy

• A republic

• A dictatorship

What does Republicanism prioritize to prevent tyranny?

• Increasing government power

• Promoting civic virtue

• Eliminating elections

• Centralizing authority

What is a concern raised by Brutus No. 1 regarding a large republic?

"In a large republic, the public good is sacrificed to a thousand views; it is subordinated to exceptions, and depends on accidents."

• It would be too close to the people

• It would lead to a loss of personal freedoms

• It would have too many representatives

• It would be too democratic

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal