Question

1. What did many Anti-federalist conclude after they studied ancient Greek and Roman republics?



2. James Madison argued in favor of a large republic. What was his main thesis of that argument?



3. What did Anti-federalist fear the Constitution was a path back to?



4. What did federalist argue was needed for a strong government, which was lacking in the Articles of Confederation?



5. What did Alexander Hamilton argue would protect people’s liberty and uphold the republican ideals of the Revolution?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The writing of the essays of Brutus.  

2. James Madison wrote the essay Federalist No. 10 in 1787, he defended the republican government stated by the Constitution.  

3. They feared, that the new government could be very powerful and people could lose their individual liberties.  

4. The central government was very weak, the judicial branch didn’t have the power to pass laws.  

5. Together with James Madison wrote The Federalist Papers, supporting the Federal Constitution.  

Explanation:

1. Brutus was a Roman Senator who clouted with Julius Caesar assassination to stop the Republic.  That is why they gave this essay this name, because they were opposed the United States Constitution of 1787.  

2. He helped drafting the Bill of rights which later became the U.S. Constitution.  

3. Anti-Federalist were concerned of too much power, Anti federalist where composed by farmers, landowners and laborers.  

4. This lack of power made a State stronger than a federal law so the state could ignore such laws. There was no wat the congress could enforce any law.  

5. Alexander Hamilton was a strong supporter of liberty, he focused on natural rights and religious freedom. He knew liberty and individualism made a human rise and act with bravery and heroism.