Opposition to the Ratification of the Constitution
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Which of the following was a reason why some people opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?

  • They believed it did not address the issue of slavery
  • They believed it gave too much power to the federal government (correct)
  • They believed it did not provide enough protection for individual rights
  • They believed it favored the interests of large states over small states

What was one concern held by those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?

  • They feared it would lead to the establishment of a monarchy
  • They feared it would weaken the military
  • They feared it would diminish the power of the individual states (correct)
  • They feared it would eliminate the separation of powers

Which group of people was most likely to oppose the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?

  • Merchants and businessmen
  • Wealthy landowners
  • Urban workers
  • Small farmers (correct)

Which of the following was a major challenge of the Articles of Confederation?

<p>Lack of centralized power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>Difficulty in passing laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a reason for the creation of the Constitution of 1789?

<p>Inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what was one of the main dangers of factions?

<p>They could lead to the oppression of minority groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what was one of the ways to control the negative effects of factions?

<p>Through the establishment of a large republic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what was one of the advantages of a large republic over a small republic?

<p>It would better protect against the tyranny of the majority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the main purposes of the Constitution of 1789?

<p>To establish a strong central government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the dangers of a pure democracy?

<p>The majority can easily oppress the minority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the ways to prevent the harmful effects of factions?

<p>By establishing a large republic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the main purposes of the Constitution of 1789?

<p>To create a system of checks and balances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one concern held by those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?

<p>The lack of a Bill of Rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the dangers of a pure democracy?

<p>The tyranny of the majority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote Brutus 1?

<p>John Jay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of Brutus 1?

<p>The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main concerns raised by Brutus 1?

<p>The absence of a strong central government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people was most likely to support the ratification of the Constitution of 1789?

<p>Merchants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists?

<p>The lack of a Bill of Rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the advantages of a large republic over a small republic?

<p>Greater representation of diverse interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following historical influences informed the government established by the Constitution?

<p>The Magna Carta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists regarding the government established by the Constitution?

<p>The lack of a bill of rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Federalist Paper #10, what is one of the ways to control the negative effects of factions?

<p>By establishing a large republic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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