"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?

A 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.
B 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.

Question

"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?

A 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.
 B  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.

lauren32583 · Answer

C 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.
D  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.

lauren32583 · Answer

@Deadly_Roses  can you help i am stuck between b and d but im not quite sure...

deadly_roses · Answer

i think B but im not sure...this is a hard one...

deadly_roses · Answer

d is too extreme i think

deadly_roses · Answer

and the others just dont seem to work...

lauren32583 · Answer

Imma go with B, it seems to be a logical answer thanks for your help!!!! ^.^

deadly_roses · Answer

np ^.^ i hope its right :)