Question

who is considered one of the most influential federalist leaders?
a. samuel adams in colonies
b. thomas jefferson in politics
c. richard henry lee in states’ rights
d. alexander hamilton in centralism
what was a significant fear of the anti - federalists concerning the proposed constitution?
a. weak executive authority
b. a lack of national defense forces
c. the threat of government tyranny
d. excessive state governmental power
which concept did the federalists believe would help prevent any one faction from gaining too much power?
a. a large, inclusive republic
b. single, strong executive
c. state sovereignty system
d. direct democratic control

Explanation:

1. Alexander Hamilton was a key Federalist leader who advocated for a strong central - government. Samuel Adams was more associated with the revolutionary movement before the Federalist - Anti - Federalist debates; Thomas Jefferson was an Anti - Federalist; Richard Henry Lee was also an advocate for states' rights and not a prominent Federalist.
2. Anti - Federalists were concerned that the proposed Constitution would give too much power to the central government, leading to tyranny. They did not fear weak executive authority (they were worried about a too - strong central power), lack of national defense was not their main concern regarding the Constitution, and they were worried about excessive central, not state, power.
3. Federalists believed that a large, inclusive republic would prevent any one faction from gaining too much power as different interests would balance each other out. They did not rely on state sovereignty (they wanted a stronger central government) or direct democratic control (they were more in favor of representative government), and a single, strong executive was not their main concept for preventing factional power.

Answer:

1. d. Alexander Hamilton in centralism
2. c. The threat of government tyranny
3. a. A large, inclusive republic