Question

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Which quote is consistent with the principle of federalism?

"One of the most essential branches of … liberty is the freedom of one’s house. A man’s house is his castle."—James Otis

"No government could give us tranquility and happiness at home, which did not possess sufficient stability and strength to make us respectable abroad."—Alexander Hamilton

“The principle of the Constitution is that of a separation of Legislative, Executive and Judiciary functions, …"—Thomas Jefferson

"The powers delegated … to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite."—James Madison

Answer 1

Ok first lets define Federalism: Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. ... Both the national government and the smaller political subdivisions have the power to make laws and both have a certain level of autonomy from each other.

Answer 2

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/federalism

Answer 3

So which quote best fits this theme?

Answer 4

im thinking... the alexander hamilton one

Answer 5

So federalism is one Higher power, with lower powers under it that control a certain area.

Answer 6

ok that cleared it up a bit. Now I'm thinking James Madison now

Answer 7

Yes!

Answer 8

James Madison is a Federalist, that means that this quote is about a Federalist Government, He also was one of the authors of the Federalist papers that explained more about this political idea.

Answer 9

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Okie tysm for all the help @axie

Answer 10

Yup!