Question

Prior to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued over the basic principles and limits in the role of the government. The quotations shown reflect those arguments. Use your knowledge of Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists to identify which group held each of the positions shown.

1. In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.

2. I wish for nothing more than a good government and a constitution under which our liberties will be perfectly safe. To preserve which, I think the wisest will be perfectly safe. To preserve which, I think the wisest conduct will be to keep the staff of power . . .in our hands as much as possible, and not . . . give up a greater share of our liberties.

Answer 1

The first statement refers to the federalist argument, while the second statement refers to the anti-federalist argument.

Step-by-step explanation:

The anti-federalist argued against the proposed constitution bill of rights.