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The Federalists favored the Constitution as the basis of a new government because they

A
wanted a military government.
B
thought the federal government should remain weak.
C
wanted a strong central government.
D
believed the new government should have one branch.
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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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Which statement best explains the Three-Fifths Compromise?

A
When the Constitution was ratified by three-fifths of the states, it would become temporary law for those states.
B
For the purposes of determining the population of a state, three out of every five enslaved people would be counted.
C
Members of the House of Representatives would represent three-fifths of the population of the state.
D
Three-fifths of the proposed rights would be added to a bill of rights.
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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
5

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.
6

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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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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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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The “Federalist Papers” mainly argued that the Constitution

A
should be changed so enslaved people would not be counted in the population.
B
needed a bill of rights to guarantee specific protections to the people.
C
should give more power to the states to check the power of the federal government.
D
would ensure that a strong federal government had its power held in check by its three branches.
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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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