Federalism Flashcards
A faction is a group that
strongly disagrees with another group.
The Anti-Federalists wanted to
ensure the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution
Which best describes Patrick Henry?
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?
They both opposed a strong federal government.
5) Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.
Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.
–The Federal Farmer
What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?
One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars
According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution
could give the president too much influence.
Why did Anti-Federalists favor a bill of rights?
It would give the government more power to make laws.
What did Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law?
Congress would have too much power over states.
Anti-Federalists argued that
the Constitution would make states less powerful.
10) Read the excerpt from the Centinel.
This hypothesis [separation of powers] supposes human wisdom competent [capable] to the task of instituting three co-equal orders in government…If such an organization of power were practicable [able to be used], how long would it continue? Not a day.
—Centinel
What is the Centinel’s view of the three-party system?
People could not create a fair system with three separate powers.
What was the Federalists’ view of the Constitution?
They approved of the Constitution.
How did Alexander Hamilton and James Madison view the Constitution?
They led those who favored the Constitution.
Read the passage.
The regular distribution of power into distinct departments… the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are… powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained.
Whose viewpoint does this excerpt reflect?
the viewpoint of those who supported a bill of rights
Federalists believed a strong government would
encourage states to work together.
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution
They would keep any one branch from having too much power.
Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believed
the president should have enough power to lead.
Read the excerpt from the Publius.
It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government… If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
—Publius
Which statement summarizes the publication’s view of government?
We need government because people are flawed.
Read the excerpt from the Publius.
In republican government, the [lawmaking] authority necessarily [has the most power]. The remedy for this…is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them…as little connected with each other [as possible].
—Publius
Which idea does this excerpt support?
the Federalist idea that lawmaking power should be divided among the different branches of government
Read the excerpt from the Publius.
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
—Publius
How would Federalists most likely respond to this?
They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.
Federalists believed a workable government
must separate government into branches.
Read the following excerpt from Federalist #15 by Alexander Hamilton.
Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience. If there be no penalty annexed to disobedience, the resolutions or commands which pretend to be laws will, in fact, amount to nothing more than advice or recommendation.
According to Hamilton, what was a failure of the Articles of Confederation that would be corrected by the new Constitution?
The government could make laws under the Articles, but would be able to enforce them under the Constitution
Read the following excerpt from Federalist #15 by Alexander Hamilton.
Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience. If there be no penalty annexed to disobedience, the resolutions or commands which pretend to be laws will, in fact, amount to nothing more than advice or recommendation.
Alexander Hamilton was most likely
a Federalist who supported ratification of the Constitution.
Read the following excerpt from Federalist #44 by James Madison.
Had every State a right to regulate the value of its coin, there might be as many different currencies as States, and thus the [trade] among them would be impeded; [unexpected changes] in its value might be made, and thus the citizens of other States be injured, and animosities be kindled among the States themselves. The subjects of foreign powers might suffer from the same cause, and hence the Union be discredited and embroiled by the indiscretion of a single member.
According to Madison, ratifying the Constitution would improve the economy by
allowing each state to have its own currency and trade laws
Read the following excerpt from Federalist #44 by James Madison.
Had every State a right to regulate the value of its coin, there might be as many different currencies as States, and thus the [trade] among them would be impeded; [unexpected changes] in its value might be made, and thus the citizens of other States be injured, and animosities be kindled among the States themselves. The subjects of foreign powers might suffer from the same cause, and hence the Union be discredited and embroiled by the indiscretion of a single member.
James Madison would most likely agree with the idea that
each state should regulate its own trade with other countries
