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The writers of the United States Constitution created a federal form of government primarily to?
To strengthen the power of the central government. The preceding Articles of the Confederation gave too much power to the states, and left too little power to the central government, as shown by Shays' Rebellion. A stronger central power was necessary, and thus the Constitution was born.
Which early political party formed to promote a loose construction of the Constitution and a strong central government?
The Democratic political party was formed to promote a loose construction of the Constitution and a strong central government. The Democratic Party believes the Constitution is only a guideline.
How does Madison justify the new central government envisioned in the Constitution?
Madison justified the new central government envisioned in the Constitution by stating that the separation of government into three powers would check the powers. He believed that if the government abused it's powers, the citizens had the right to revolt and overturn the government.
What was the opposition of the US Constitution?
When the Constitution was written there were two groups of thought about running a government. There were the Federalist and the anti Federalist. Just as the names suggest the Federalist wanted a strong central government while the anti Federalist wanted a weaker central government and more power for states rights.
What were the ideas of the federalists?
To show anti-federalists as well as the general public that the Constitution is a great thing.
Supporters of the Constitution believed that the checks and balances system would allow a strong central government and still preserve the rights of the?
State rights!
Why did the supporters of the constitution called themselves federalists?
"Federalists"-a term that opponents of centralization had once used to describe themselves-thus implying that they were less committed to a "nationalist" government than in fact they were.
Why were federalists in favor of the Constitution?
They wanted a strong central government
How In the US what document specifies which powers belong to the central government and which go to the states?
constitution
Did the Anti federalist believe that the Constitution did not grant the central government enough power?
no they wanted a strong nationalgovernment. They thought individual states would not be able to protect themselves from foreign nations. A strong national government would provide protection, maintain order, regulate trade, and guarantee rights of citizens they declared. The anti-federalists were not supporters of the constitution and they wanted a Bill of Rights which the Federalists said they did not need.
The writers of the United States Constitution created a federal form of government primarily to?
To strengthen the power of the central government. The preceding Articles of the Confederation gave too much power to the states, and left too little power to the central government, as shown by Shays' Rebellion. A stronger central power was necessary, and thus the Constitution was born.
Why were anti Federalist to the constitution?
The proposed Constitution created a central government with too much power
What do you think it meant when it was said that the Constitution provided a framework for a stronger central government?
I think it meant that the Constitution made the Central Goverment stronger.
Why were anti-federalists opposed to the constitution?
The proposed Constitution created a central government with too much power
In the United States, what document specifies which powers belong to the central government and which go to the states?
constitution
At the time the Constitution was written what did conservatives want?
A strong central government.
How does the constitution reflect the fear of a strong central government?
No one CARES!
