Which is a true statement about the federalists?
1. they ignored the weakness of the articles of confederation
2. they feared that congress would become too powerful
3. they feared the presidency would become too powerful
4. they believed in a system of checks and balances

The correct answer is 4

Explanation:  Federalists headed the government throughout the 1790s, and in 1798 prepared the country for the potential battle with France. There was a naval war called near war without ground combat. The Republican Democrats vigorously opposed the warfare projects of the federalists and succeeded in winning Congress and the presidency in the 1800 election.

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