What was the greatest fear of the Anti–Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate?
a. that a weak national government would undermine the survival of the United States
b. that a strong national government would infringe on the essential liberties of the people
c. that a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion
d. that powerful state governments would never assent to the new Constitution
e. that a weak judiciary would be unable to enforce the new Constitution
b
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In comparison with state and local elections, federal elections have
a. fewer elected offices. b. fewer eligible voters. c. longer ballots. d. more elected offices. e. more initiatives and referenda.
Explain the term "membership mobilization" and provide three examples.
What will be an ideal response?
Men tend to be more supportive of militaristic policies than women
a. true b. false
Enlightenment philosophers, such as John Locke, had a new vision about the relationship of government to its citizens. How did Locke’s vision differ from the views of government and citizenship up until that time? In what ways did his writings influence the founding fathers?
What will be an ideal response?