Question

question 2 of 10
which statement would a federalist be most likely to agree with?

a. the federal government can only function effectively if it has the ability to collect taxes.

b. the federal government must act quickly to find new international trading partners.

c. the united states should not have a single, powerful chief executive.

d. it is dangerous for a national government to have too much power.

Explanation:

Federalists supported a strong central government. A key issue under the Articles of Confederation was the federal government’s inability to collect taxes, which rendered it ineffective. Federalists argued for federal tax authority to fund national needs, making this statement aligned with their views. Options B (trading partners) is not a core Federalist focus; C (opposing a strong executive) and D (fear of national power) reflect Anti-Federalist positions.

Answer:

A. The federal government can only function effectively if it has the ability to collect taxes.