Question

thursday
the following question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
which position did anti-federalists take during the debates over ratification of the u.s. constitution?
a a written bill of rights is necessary to ensure individual liberty
b a national system of taxation is necessary to pay the countrys debts
c a strong executive branch is necessary to negotiate trade with other countries.
d a standing army is necessary to provide for national defense during peacetime
part b
select all of the arguments anti-federalists used to support the position you selected in part a.
a a strong national government may become corrupt and abuse its power.
b individual rights cannot be guaranteed unless there are legal limits in place.
c strong state governments will threaten the power of the national government.
d state governments are poorly equipped to handle issues related to economics and taxation.
e a separation of powers between branches of government can provide a check against tyranny.
friday: which provision was found in the northwest ordinance and was also later included in the u.s. constitution?
a. the prohibition of slavery
b. full voting rights for women
c. the establishment of a national religion
d. an income tax on all employed citizens

Explanation:

• Part A: Anti - Federalists were concerned about the lack of protection for individual liberties in the original Constitution. A written bill of rights was seen as a necessary safeguard. Options B, C, and D are more in line with Federalist or aspects not central to the Anti - Federalist position on the Constitution's ratification.
• Part B: Anti - Federalists feared a strong national government (A) and believed that without legal limits (like a bill of rights), individual rights could not be guaranteed (B). Options C and D are not typical Anti - Federalist arguments. Option E is more of a Federalist or a general principle of the Constitution's design rather than an Anti - Federalist argument for a bill of rights.
• Friday: The Northwest Ordinance prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory. The U.S. Constitution, through the 13th Amendment (after the Civil War, but the principle of restricting slavery in some areas was in line with the Northwest Ordinance's spirit). Women's suffrage (B) came much later. The U.S. Constitution does not establish a national religion (C) (it has the Establishment Clause). An income tax (D) was not a part of the early Constitution (the 16th Amendment later allowed for a federal income tax).

Answer:

• Part A: A. A written bill of rights is necessary to ensure individual liberty
• Part B: A. A strong national government may become corrupt and abuse its power; B. Individual rights cannot be guaranteed unless there are legal limits in place
• Friday: A. the prohibition of slavery