Question 5 • VA-Virginia and US Government A-CR/PR (26-27 MC) S1
Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.–The Federal Farmer
Answer
A
Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.
B
The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.
C
One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.
D
Time will tell if a unified government can be a success or a failure.