What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?
A strong national government is better for national defense and
... [Show More] economic growth.
A strong national government is better for the representation of small landowners of modest
wealth.
Strong state governments are better for funding internal improvements like roads.
Strong state governments are better for facilitating business transactions ✔✔A strong national
government is better for national defense and economic growth.
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made to
counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?
Free enterprise and competition
Life and the pursuit of happiness
Separation of powers and checks and balances
Equality and individual rights ✔✔Separation of powers and checks and balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch?
The Supreme Court can veto an executive order
The Supreme Court can override an executive pardon.
The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court can block a declaration of war. ✔✔The Supreme Court can declare actions by
the executive branch unconstitutional.
What is the goal of new federalism?
Centralize policy to strengthen administrative oversight and control overall public spending
Decentralize policy to reduce redundancy and increase overall public spending
Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending
Centralize policy to enforce administrative regulations and increase overall public spending
✔✔Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending
What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary.
The Articles of Confederation required states to provide troops for national defense.
The Articles of Confederation did not allow states to establish banks.
The Articles of Confederation required states to pay for land claims west of the Appalachian
Mountains. ✔✔The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary [Show Less]