Exploring Government Power and Individual Rights

The video explores the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the power of the central government, focusing on Federalist 10 and Brutus 1. It discusses the balance between majority rule and minority rights, the concept of factions, and the arguments for and against a strong central government. The Federalists, advocating for a centralized government, ultimately prevailed, leading to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

What was the main ideological debate between Federalist 10 and Brutus 1 about?

• The establishment of a national bank

• Majority rule versus minority rights

• The election process for the presidency

• The size of the military

Who were arguing for more centralized power in the federal government?

• The Whig Party

• The Democratic-Republicans

• The Federalists

• The Anti-Federalists

What was a key concern debated between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• The balance between majority rule and minority rights

• The length of presidential terms

• Taxation without representation

• The role of the judiciary

What did the Federalists believe was necessary for a strong nation?

• State sovereignty over federal laws

• A centralized federal government

• A decentralized government

• A large standing army

What solution does Federalist 10 propose to address the 'mischief of faction'?

• A monarchy

• A confederation of states

• A republican-style government

• A direct democracy

How did Federalist 10 suggest controlling factions?

• By banning political parties

• By creating a large republic

• Through a strong executive leader

• By limiting public gatherings

According to Brutus 1, what would a powerful central government do to state governments?

• Force them to pay more taxes

• Turn them into territories

• Make them unnecessary

• Strengthen them

What concern did Anti-Federalists have regarding the proposed Constitution?

• It would limit freedom of speech

• It would create a too powerful central government

• It would prevent states from coining money

• It would abolish slavery

Which group's essays were less organized?

• The Whig Party

• The Democratic-Republicans

• The Anti-Federalists

• The Federalists

Who ultimately won the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• The Anti-Federalists

• The debate is still ongoing

• The Federalists

• Neither, it resulted in a compromise