AP Success - AP US History: Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Views
Brutus I, 1787" It appears from these articles that there is no need of any intervention of the state governments, between the Congress and the people, to execute anyone power vested in the general government, and that the constitution and laws of every state are nullified and declared void, so far as they are or shall be inconsistent with this constitution, or the laws made in pursuance of it, or with treaties made under the authority of the United States. The government then, so far as it extends, is a complete one, and not a confederation. It is as much one complete government as that of New-York or Massachusetts, has as absolute and perfect powers to make and execute all laws, to appoint officers, institute courts, declare offences, and annex penalties, with respect to every object to which it extends, as any other in the world. So far therefore as its powers reach, all ideas of confederation are given up and lost."
Question 1
The author of 'Brutus I' is expressing concerns primarily associated with which group during the ratification debates?
Anti-Federalists
Whigs
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Question 2
According to 'Brutus I', what is the author's view on the power of the federal government as proposed by the Constitution?
The federal government would be too weak to be effective.
The federal government would have too much power, overshadowing the states.
The federal government would have balanced power with the states.
The federal government would be entirely controlled by the states.
Question 3
What concern does 'Brutus I' raise about the relationship between federal and state laws?
Federal and state laws would be required to be identical.
State laws would be unnecessary as federal laws would cover all governance.
State laws would have precedence over federal laws.
Federal laws would supersede state laws, potentially nullifying them.
Question 4
The argument presented in 'Brutus I' can be seen as a reaction to which feature of the proposed Constitution?
The Supremacy Clause
The Full Faith and Credit Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Establishment Clause
Question 5
Which of the following best summarizes the author's perspective on the nature of the government created by the Constitution?
A government that primarily serves to facilitate interstate commerce.
A loose confederation of states with limited central authority.
A democratic government that prioritizes direct representation at the federal level.
A powerful, centralized government that diminishes state sovereignty.
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