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TEKS Social Studies Grade 8 - 8.17.A: Analyze The Arguments Of The Federalists & Anti-Federalists

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Grade 8
Social Studies K-HS (Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that —
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    elected representatives are accountable to individual voters
    each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches
    power is divided between the federal government and state governments
    courts have the right to resolve disputes between states
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    8.17.A: Social Studies - Government
  • Q2
    Patrick Henry was criticizing which aspect of the Constitution in this excerpt?
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    The establishment of a separate judicial branch
    The difficulty of the amendment process
    The power granted to the central government
    The eligibility requirements for congressional office
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    8.17.A: Social Studies - Government
  • Q3
    Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
    A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
    A republican system of government will better represent large states.
    The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
    The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
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    8.17.A: Social Studies - Government
  • Q4
    George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed that it —
    did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military
    prevented the judicial branch from using judicial review to overturn acts of the legislature
    did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse
    prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states
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    8.17.A: Social Studies - Government
  • Q5
    During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued —
    for the dissolution of state governments
    for the creation of a strong executive branch
    against increased power for the national government
    against the passage of a bill of rights
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    8.17.A: Social Studies - Government

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