"The proposed Constitution, so far from implying an abolition of the State governments, makes them constituent parts of the national sovereignty, by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate, and leaves in their possession certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power. This fully corresponds, in every rational import of the terms, with the idea of a federal government.”

What would be the best and most accurate summary of this statement?

State governments should not have direct representation in the Senate

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"The proposed Constitution, so far from implying an abolition of the State governments, makes them constituent parts of the national sovereignty, by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate, and leaves in their possession certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power. This fully corresponds, in every rational import of the terms, with the idea of a federal government.” 

What would be the best and most accurate summary of this statement?

State governments should not have direct representation in the Senate

anonymous · Answer

State governments should not have direct representation in the Senate
	

The Federal government to be created will be too strong by abolishing state governments
	

The State government in the new Constitution will be too weak and not a member of a Federalist system
	

The new Constitution will provide a fair balance in a Federalist system between Federalist and State governments

anonymous · Answer

@KAKES1967 @Jagking

anonymous · Answer

@IHateMondays

paki · Answer

what you guess here about the answer...?

anonymous · Answer

The state government in the new constitution will be too weak.

anonymous · Answer

That's what I thought as well.

anonymous · Answer

yeah because it says it leaves in their possession certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power. Exclusive means its not included meaning they dont have power.