Question

2.1.2 quiz: arguments and compromises
speaker 2: the most important concern for a government is to evenly balance state and federal power.
speaker 3: a centralized government is a threat to peoples freedom.
speaker 4: it is essential for a government to have multiple branches that limit and balance each other’s powers.
which speaker would most likely support the government established by the articles of confederation?
a. speaker 3
b. speaker 1
c. speaker 2
d. speaker 4

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government with most power held by states, reflecting fears of centralized authority threatening freedom. Speaker 3 opposes centralized government as a threat to freedom, aligning with this view. Speakers 2 (balancing state/federal power) and 4 (separation of branches) align with the later Constitution, while Speaker 1 is not defined. Thus, Speaker 3 most likely supports the Articles.

Answer:

A. Speaker 3