Question 3 (4 points) (Citizenship 02.03 HC)
"All men having power ought to be mistrusted."-James Madison
Imagine you are a representative to a state legislature meeting, debating the proposed Constitution. You have just read this quote in a
newspaper essay. Which of the following is the best description of how you would respond? (4 points)
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If you were a Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a single, centralized government is the best form
of government
If you were an Anti-federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a confederation of sovereign states is the
best form of government.
If you were a Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that the existing Constitution is not enough of a
safeguard against abuse of power.
If you were an Anti-federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that only a pure democracy of local
governments is the best government
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