Brutus 1 Main Things

Question 1

What’s Brutus 1’s claim?

Answer 1

Small republics make it easier for government to understand and act on behalf of citizens.

Question 1

What type of government does Brutus 1 want?

Answer 1

Participatory, where the states have more power because they’re closer to the people, and better reflect the wants of the people living there.

Question 2

Based on what evidence does Brutus make this claim?

Answer 2

There are 3 million Americans right now. the interest of the people are too varied.

Question 3

What reasoning does Brutus use for his claim?

Answer 3

Representatives can’t know remote culture and interests of all, too hard for people to influence the government.

Question 4

Criticisms about necessary + proper clause, and supremacy clause

Answer 4

Would make federal government too powerful, and make state governments unnecessary, and ending their interests.