Foundational Documents

Question 1

Brutus No. 1

Answer 1

-Anti Federalist

No constitution, because the national government will be too strong. The state governments will be weak, and the liberty of the people would be at stake. Factions would arise

Power should remain with the states; small republics are best

Question 2

Federalist No. 10

Answer 2

-Federalist; James Madison

Factions are inevitable, and with the Constitution they won’t be able to overrule the people. The popular vote will ensure the will of the people is represented

The Constitution will be a solution to factions

Question 3

Federalist No. 51

Answer 3

-Federalist; James Madison

Separation of powers and limited government will ensure that the president doesn’t have too much power, and one branch won’t overpower the others

Checks and balances; Ambition must counteract ambition

Question 4

Federalist No. 70

Answer 4

-Federalist; Alexander Hamilton

Having one president is good. the president will be more efficient and can react quickly in a crisis. A single person is easier to control/check

Power to the president

Question 5

Federalist No. 78

Answer 5

-Federalist; Alexander Hamilton

We need a strong judiciary with the power of judicial review and oversight to preserve liberty