MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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“I demand a new constitution.”
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“I support ratification.”
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“I fear a strong government.”
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“I oppose a bill of rights.”
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Detailed explanation-1: -What statement best reflects the views of Anti-Federalist? “I fear a strong government.” Where in the Constitution are the three branches of government described? To be ratified, how many states must approve of a proposed amendment to the Constitution?
Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best describes the fears of the Anti-Federalists? They worried about creating a national government that was too powerful.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the 1787 U.S. Constitution because they feared that the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties, given the absence of a bill of rights.
Detailed explanation-4: -Anti-Federalists argued that the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government, while taking too much power away from state and local governments.
Detailed explanation-5: -Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution? The Constitution should limit state government.