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Question 1139 • English Language Arts 10 - Second Semester

Which statement reflects the Federalists’ view on abuses of power?

Answer
S
Separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.
A
A bill of rights can address abuses of power.
A
A republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.
G
Government controls can guard against abuses of power.

Explanation

Federalists argued that a well-designed government could prevent abuses through checks and balances. Dividing power among branches lets each branch limit the others, helping guard against misuse of authority. So the statement that government controls can guard against abuses of power reflects the Federalist view.

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