MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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“The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union.”
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“The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue.”
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“The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions.”
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“The states are unable to protect the rights of the people.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which point would have been made by a Federalist ? The states are unable to protect the rights of the people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Federalists defended the Constitution’s strengthened national government, with its greater congressional powers, more powerful executive, and independent judiciary. They argued that the new government supported the principles of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
Detailed explanation-3: -A clash erupted over ratification, with the Anti-Federalists opposing the creation of a strong national government and rejecting ratification and the Federalists advocating a strong union and adoption of the Constitution.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Constitution was sent to the states for ratification, and the stage was set for a debate on the merits of the Constitution, including the need for a bill of rights.
Detailed explanation-5: -The overarching argument of the Federalist Papers is that the Articles of Confederation were weak and ineffective, and that the proposed Constitution would remedy these problems by creating a stronger federal government without threatening the rights and freedoms of American citizens.