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this question is an opinion question. the fact that the federal government can ever feel undermined my a state's decision means that the federal government is indeed not supreme and the supremacy clause should be defined unsupported. But alas that is not the case so my answer is that since the supremacy lies within the federal govt any decision that states make that opposes the federal govt does not undermine the federal, however, allows the states to use their reserved powers that given to them in the constitution in the tenth amendment.

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Antifederalist opposed ratifying the constitution because they did not want to?

Anti-Federalists were opposed to ratifying the Constitution because they did not want to give the federal government that much power. The Constitution was eventually ratified on June 21, 1788.


What statement is a reason the anti federalists opposed the constitution?

The Constitution outlines a strong central federal government, while Anti-Federalists preferred more power at the state level.


Those who opposed the adoption of the Constitution were known as?

"Anti-Federalism also refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787" The Anti-Federalists.


Why did Joseph Howe not want to join Confederation?

Joseph Howe opposed Confederation primarily because he believed it would undermine Nova Scotia's autonomy and local governance. He feared that centralizing power in a federal government would diminish the province's influence and resources, leading to potential neglect of local interests. Howe also advocated for responsible government and was concerned that Confederation would create an unresponsive bureaucracy. Ultimately, he championed the idea of stronger provincial rights and self-determination over joining a larger union.


Why did the anti-confederates object to Confederation?

Anti-Confederates opposed Confederation for several reasons, primarily fearing the loss of provincial autonomy and the centralization of power in a federal government. They believed that a strong central authority would undermine the unique interests and identities of the individual provinces. Additionally, concerns about economic disparities, representation, and the potential for increased taxation contributed to their resistance. Many also felt that the proposed system did not adequately address the needs of smaller provinces.

Related Questions

What is another word for federal government?

National Government, Central government(as opposed to state)


Who Traditionally opposed the increasing size and scope of the federal government?

conservatives


Who has traditionally opposed the increasing size and scope of the federal government?

feralists


Who stressed the concept of a stronger local government as opposed to a bigger federal government?

George Washington


What would be considered a federal law?

Any law passed by the federal government, as opposed to the states, would be considered a federal law.


Who we're the anti federalists?

Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government .


What government is when power is divided between national and state governments?

It is called a Federal government as opposed to a Unitary government.


Statement least characterizes sectionalism in the US in 1816?

All the sections opposed spending money from the Federal Government for internal improvements in the States.


How did the conservative views of government compare to the liberal views?

conservatives opposed large central government


What was President Andrew Jackson opposed to?

US President Andrew Jackson was the 7th US president. He was opposed to a national US bank, and he was opposed to having the US Federal government in debt.


Which group of people opposed the Constitution as they felt it gave the federal government too much power?

anti-federalists


How was the contflict between supporters of a strong federal government and champions of states' rights characterized then as opposed to now?

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