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The Anti-Federalists favored strong state governments because

A
states had led the American people to victory in the American Revolution.
B
all of the states had already passed bills of rights.
C
they believed that was the best way to protect people’s liberty
D
they believed states would more strongly resist an attempted takeover by Great Britain.
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Why did the Federalists approve of the separation of powers in the Constitution?

A
They thought it was necessary to protect the liberty of Americans.
B
They thought it was essential for the country to elect a weak executive.
C
They thought the government and the people should have separate powers.
D
They thought the states and the central government should be separate.
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In 1787, the fate of the Constitution was in the hands of

A
the Founders.
B
the framers of the Constitution.
C
the American people.
D
state representatives.
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What made Virginia and New York finally agree to ratify the Constitution?

A
The state had more Federalists.
B
The Great Compromise was made.
C
A bill of rights was added.
D
The states decided to settle their differences.
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Read this quotation.Stability in government is essential to national character and to the advantages annexed to it, as well as to that repose and confidence in the minds of the people, which are among the chief blessings of civil society.—James Madison, “Federalist Number 37,” 1788According to Madison, what are the “chief blessings of civil society”?

A
a government that is able to keep the peace
B
a stable government whose representatives are civil
C
a stable government valued by citizens
D
a government whose reputation prevents others from taking over
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After nine states had ratified the Constitution by mid-1788,

A
other states quickly followed.
B
all thirteen states had to obey it.
C
it became law in the United States.
D
none of the states had to obey it.
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When was a state obligated to follow the Constitution?

A
after all the states had ratified it
B
after that state had ratified it
C
after a majority of states had ratified it
D
as soon as it was written
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What is one reason Southern states were generally opposed to the ratification of the Constitution?

A
They disagreed with the Three-Fifths Compromise.
B
They wanted to form separate republics.
C
They did not agree with the Anti-Federalists.
D
They were concerned about equal rights for enslaved people.
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The Anti-Federalists were against

A
publishing the “Federalist Papers.”
B
a bill of rights.
C
states’ rights granted in the Constitution.
D
ratification of the Constitution.
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The Anti-Federalists’ main objection to ratifying the Constitution was that it

A
had no bill of rights.
B
did not have a judiciary.
C
had no provision for a militia.
D
did not divide the central government.

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