Questions 17-22

Question 1

Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?

Answer 1

1. Congress would burden the people with taxes. @. President would rule like a king. 3. the judicial Branch would overpower state courts. 4. The Constitution did not list out the powers of the people.

Question 2

What were The Federalist Papers and who wrote them?

Answer 2

The Federalists Papers was a collection of essays that first appeared as letters published in New York newspapers written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

Question 3

Explain the purpose and function of the Electoral College

Answer 3

The EC would be able to look beyond state interests to make a wise choice for the entire country. Also, Congress didn’t elect them and the President would feel like he owed them favors.

Question 4

How many electors does each state have in the Electoral College?

Answer 4

Equal to the number of representatives sent to both houses of Congress from that state. Senate plus House

Question 5

How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it became official?

Answer 5

9 of the 13

Question 6

What reason did the Federalist give that the Constitution would prevent the Federal gov’t from having too much power?

Answer 6

Powers given to the government were limited and divided among 3 branches.