The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution. Explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central government. Evaluate the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of the Constitution as put forth in The Federalist concerning form of government, factions, checks and balances, and the power of the executive, including the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise, separation of powers (influence of Montesquieu), limited government, and the issue of slavery. Analyze how the Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states rights. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton).
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Q 1/8
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Who said this?
"We need a strong federal government!"
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Federalist
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Who said this?
"Power should be left in the states!"
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Who said this?
"We need a strong federal government!"
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Who said this?
"Power should be left in the states!"
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"The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech. We won't ratify without it!"
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"The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control."
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"Nothing in the Constitution says the federal government has power to limit peoples’ freedoms in the first place."
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"Men are not angels. They need a strong government to keep them from taking advantage of more vulnerable citizens."
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"The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined."
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"A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly. "
