Question

which statement reflects the federalists’ view on abuses of power?

• separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.
• a bill of rights can address abuses of power.
• a republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.
• government controls can guard against abuses of power.

Explanation:

Federalists supported a strong central government with internal checks and balances (government controls) to prevent power abuses. They opposed a separate bill of rights as unnecessary, argued separation of powers (branches) prevents abuse, and believed a republic could protect against abuses.

Answer:

D. Government controls can guard against abuses of power.