Question

The framers of the Constitution began with the famous words, "We the People." Consider whether those words were Federalist or Anti-federalist and what was meant by "the people." Which can you infer about those opening words?

a. Those words likely came from the Anti-federalists. The Anti-federalists wanted a strong federal government. The "people" in the quote were the delegates or those who had control over the federal government.

b.Those words likely came from the Federalists. The Federalists wanted a weaker federal government and more power at the state level. The "people" in the quote are the delegates and leaders of the individual states.

c. Both sides agreed on those words. The framers wrote the Constitution with both the present and future in mind. At the time, the "people" were the wealthy, white men but some knew the implications might be greater.

d. Those words came from the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Both documents began with the same words. Federalists and Anti-federalists likely agreed on those words because they reminded them of their common bond to form an independent nation.

Answer 1

Which one do you think it is so far? If we are talking about we the people, this statement refers to all the citizens so do you think that the citizens would want a change or they would want to keep an old government?

Answer 2

i think they want a change

Answer 3

Yes because federalists are the ones who support the constitution looking for a change, while anti federalists don't.

Answer 4

so im guessing b then?

Answer 5

Yes you are correct good job

Answer 6

thx

Answer 7

no problem

Answer 8

Pay close attention to the wording of the answer. "Federalists wanted a weaker federal government." This would be the opposite of what the Federalists wanted.

Answer 9

That is correct isry. I misread the problem and now he got that question wrong......

Answer 10

Happens. I've done that before. You just skim it and miss important words like "not" or "weaker". No worries ramen. We'll help them if they have any other questions.

Answer 11

Ok thanks.

Answer 12

@deathscarewolf if you see this before you turn in your assignment, that question is wrong the answer isn't B. We can rule out A and B because they are reversed from what the definition of anti federalists and federalists are. Now it is between C and D.

Answer 13

ok

Answer 14

ive been playing games so i havent turned it in and I'm a girl btw u-u

Answer 15

Which one do you think it is rn?

Answer 16

d

Answer 17

For d, did the anti federalists and federalists have a common bond because they wanted the same outcome?

Answer 18

no?

Answer 19

No is correct so what is the only answer left?

Answer 20

c then

Answer 21

That I believe is the correct answer.

Answer 22

alright

Answer 23

wow im late sorry, but yes, we know it isn't A or B because the anti-feds wanted the states to have more power. They feared a strong central gov't would eventually turn tyrannical. The Feds.anted a strong national gov't. So we know these are incorrect.

then for C and D, we can look at the second portion of option D about them having a common bond on forming an independent nation. I myself think that they were sharing a common bond, seeing as both of them wanted independence from the King. However, the first words of the Declaration are "we hold these truth to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."
this leaves option C, so yeah i agree, just figured i'd do some explaining for you : )