Question 1

Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that —

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power is divided between the federal government and state governments

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elected representatives are accountable to individual voters

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each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches

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courts have the right to resolve disputes between states

Question 2

Patrick Henry was criticizing which aspect of the Constitution in this excerpt?

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The power granted to the central government

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The establishment of a separate judicial branch

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The difficulty of the amendment process

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The eligibility requirements for congressional office

Question 3

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?

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A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.

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A republican system of government will better represent large states.

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The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.

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The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.

Question 4

George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed that it —

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did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse

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did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military

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prevented the judicial branch from using judicial review to overturn acts of the legislature

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prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states

Question 5

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued —

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against increased power for the national government

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for the dissolution of state governments

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for the creation of a strong executive branch

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against the passage of a bill of rights

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