Question

williams, micah
the following is a quote from a document written in support of the constitution.
\in the first place it is to be remembered that the general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws. its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects, which concern all the members of the republic, but which are not to be attained by the separate provisions of any.\
source: federalist, no. 14. the avalon project. https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed14.asp
the excerpt reflects which constitutional principle?
a equality
b federalism
c due process
d natural rights

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes that the general government's power is limited (not having "the whole power of making and administering laws") and its jurisdiction is over "certain enumerated objects". Federalism is a system where power is divided between a central (general) government and regional (state, in the U.S. context) governments. Here, the idea of the general government having specific, limited powers (as opposed to a unitary system where one government has all power) aligns with federalism. Equality (A) would relate to equal treatment under the law; due process (C) to fair legal procedures; natural rights (D) to inherent rights like life, liberty, etc. None of these are as directly related as federalism.

Answer:

B. federalism