A Weak Confederation

Question 1

According to the Federalist No. 51, what is the greatest challenge in creating a government?

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A: limiting the powers of the government

Question 2

The Maryland farmer the federal system of government.

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B: did not trust

Question 3

What did George Mason say must be included in the new Constitution?

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A: a Bill of Rights

Question 4

Which of the following statements would Mason most likely agree with?

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A: The Constitution takes away more freedom than it gives.

Question 5

James Madison believed in one government for everyone.

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B: false

Question 6

According to Madison, the national government and the state governments all get their power from .

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C: the people

Question 7

What is the farmer saying in this sentence?

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B: A national government will not be able to fairly solve arguments between states.

Question 8

What did George Mason think the federal government would become?

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B: a monarchy

Question 9

Whose job is it to limit the government’s power?

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B: the people; C: the government

Question 10

The national government and the state governments share the same powers.

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B: false

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