What was a key difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists in the type of government they preferred?

What will be an ideal response?


Federalists preferred longer terms of office, while Anti-Federalists preferred shorter terms.

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If Juan Martinez is the official elector of the state in the state convention, it can be inferred that his party's presidential candidate won a majority of the votes in his state in the November general election

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The person most responsible for the repressive policies that earned the Soviet Union the term "totalitarian" was ___________

a. Marx b. Engels c. Lenin d. Stalin e. Trotsky

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Why was Lincoln's proclamation of a blockade of Southern ports and the enlistment of 300,000 troops after the southern states seceded from the Union a departure from previous history?

A) Because Lincoln acted without getting Congress's approval first B) Because Lincoln acted without the southern states' knowledge C) Because Lincoln officially declared war D) Because Lincoln vetoed Congress's attempt at peacemaking E) Because it was the first time the United States Navy was used for a blockade

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State A begins with a GNP of 100 units. Through trade with State B, State A's GNP increases to 110 units. However, if State B were ever to cut off trade, State A's GNP would fall to 60 units

According to Copeland's theory, how will State A react? a. State A will go to war with State B. b. State A will maintain peace and trade with State B. c. State A will cut off trade with State B. d. We cannot know without knowing State A's future trade expectations.

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