Which statement reflects the Federalists view on abuses of power quizlet?

Read this outline for an informative essay about the role of the Food and Drug Administration.

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What was the federalists view of the Constitution quizlet?
What were the views of the federalists quizlet?
What was the main argument of the federalists quizlet?
Which views did the federalists favor quizlet?

I. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) educates the public about food.
A. The information the FDA provides helps consumers stay safe.
B. The FDA educates consumers in different ways.

II. The FDA labels processed foods.
A. FDA labels identify the ingredients used to make products.
B. FDA labels explain the nutrition content of food.
C. FDA labels explain if the product might harm people who have allergies.

III. The FDA warns the public about harmful food.
A. The FDA issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out.
B. The FDA tells consumers which foods to avoid.
C. The FDA tells consumers what to do if they get sick.

IV. The American public relies on the information the FDA provides.
A. The FDA labels food and issues warnings about foodborne illnesses.
B. This information helps protect consumers from harmful food.

Which section of the outline is the introduction?

section I
section II
section III

A faction is a group that

strongly disagrees with another group

Read the excerpt from the Publius.

It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government... If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
—Publius

Which statement summarizes the publication's view of government?

We need government because people are flawed.

According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution

could give the president too much influence.

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?

They would keep any one branch from having too much power.

Read the passage.

The regular distribution of power into distinct departments... the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are... powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained.

Whose viewpoint does this excerpt reflect?

the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution

Federalists believed a strong government would

encourage states to work together.

Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believed

the president should have enough power to lead.

Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists' plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.
-The Federal Farmer

What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?

They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.

What was the Federalists' view of the Constitution?

They approved of the Constitution.

How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?

They both opposed a strong federal government.

What did Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law?

Congress would have too much power over states.

The Anti-Federalists wanted to

vote against the Constitution.

Which best describes Patrick Henry?

He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.

Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.

What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?

Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms

Read the excerpt from the Centinel.

This hypothesis [separation of powers] supposes human wisdom competent [capable] to the task of instituting three co-equal orders in government...If such an organization of power were practicable [able to be used], how long would it continue? Not a day.
—Centinel

People could not create a fair system with three separate powers.

What was the federalists view of the Constitution quizlet?

The federalists believed the Constitution was necessary to protect the liberty and independence that was gained from the American Revolution. They believed that the three branches of government separated the powers and protected the rights of the people.

What were the views of the federalists quizlet?

The Federalists wanted a strong central government, with a strong executive branch. They did not want a Bill of Rights, in their minds the Constitution was efficient enough without one.

What was the main argument of the federalists quizlet?

The federalists argued that the constitution allowed the national government to exercise only enumerated powers. Nothing gave the national government authority over individuals. Adding a Bill of rights would imply that the national government had powers the constitution did not give it.

Which views did the federalists favor quizlet?

The federalists favored the constitution and they wanted a strong national government that the constitution provided. The anti-federalists believed that the federalists pan posed a threat to state governments and to the rights of individuals.