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What did many delegates at the constitutional convention fear that a strong central government would do?
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
What important Federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Federalist Papers?
The importance of a strong central government
What did some people fear might happen if a Bill of Rights was not added to the Constitution?
There was a fear among the Anti-Federalists that the central government would have too much power. They also feared that state sovereignty was in jeopardy.
Why did antifederalists fear a strong executive in the new government?
Many were very sensitive to the development of a strong central government because of how they were mistreated by the British government before the Revolutionary War. The anti-Federalists wanted to prevent the formation of a federal government in order to retain their political and religious liberty. This resulted in a compromise, otherwise known as the Bill of Rights. :D
Why did the antifederalists fear energetic central government?
they feared it would be government by a small, educated group of individuals
What does the anti federalists fear?
government take over, they feared a strong central government.
How does the constitution reflect the fear of a strong central government?
No one CARES!
What did many delegates at the constitutional convention fear that a strong central government would do?
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
What was the source of fear of a central government?
The fear of a central government was based on the previous government of America, which was an oppressive monarchy. Americans were afraid that a strong central government would be just like being ruled by a king all over again.
How does the constitution reflect the fear of too strong a central government?
The constitution reflected the fear of too strong a central government by dividing power among three branches. Power is divided among the Executive Branch, the Judiciary, and the Legislative Branch.
How does the Constitution reflect the fear of a too strong central government?
The constitution reflected the fear of too strong a central government by dividing power among three branches. Power is divided among the Executive Branch, the Judiciary, and the Legislative Branch.
Why did Americans fear a strong central government after the revolution?
The states would have too much power.
Why did the writers of the constitution fear strong central government?
The founding fathers did not fear strong central government, if anything they supported it. The British rule was very strong in government and America did not want too much power to come to one or a group of people. So the Articles of Confederation were set up as a weak form of central government to avoid becoming like the British rule.
What did some states demand be added to the constitution due to the fear of tyranny from a strong central government?
the bill of rights
What important Federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Federalist Papers?
The importance of a strong central government
What did Americans fear after the revolution?
They feared there government was too weak and it would destroy the country.
What did the strong national government fear?
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