Ratification

Question 1

Which of the federalist papers deals with the danger of “faction” in a democratic government and argues that the federal system that the Constitution created was the best solution to this problem?

Answer 1

Federalist no. 10.

Question 2

Which of the federalist papers explains how the Constitution creates a republic that is both federal and national and gets its authority from the people?

Answer 2

Federalist no. 39.

Question 3

Which of the federalist papers explains how the constitutional checks and balances put in place would help create a limited government?

Answer 3

Federalist no. 51.

Question 4

Which of the federalist papers argues in favor of judicial review (arguing that the Supreme Court should have the power to invalidate acts of Congress that are unconstitutional)?

Answer 4

Federalist no. 78.