Question

Read these two passages from 1788, which are related

to the debate over the ratification of the Constitution.
Which statement best explains these two points of
view?
If men were angels, no government would be
necessary. ... you must first enable the government to
control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to
control itself. A dependence on the people is ... the
primary control on the government.
-Federalist 51, 1788
In a national government, unless cautiously and
fortunately administered, the disputes will be the deep-
rooted differences of interest, where part of the empire
must be injured by the operation of general law.
-A Maryland farmer, 1788
O The first passage represents federalism, or the belief
in a strong national government. The second
passage represents anti-federalism, or the belief in
strong state governments.
The first passage represents federalism, or the belief
in a weak national government. The second passage
represents anti-federalism, or the belief in weak state
governments
The first passage represents federalism, or the belief
in limited government powers. The second passage
represents anti-federalism, or the belief in unlimited
government powers.
The first passage represents federalism, or the belief
in unlimited government powers. The second
passage represents anti-federalism or the belief in

Answer 1

a on edgenuity... The first passage represents federalism, or the belief

in a strong national government. The second

passage represents anti-federalism, or the belief in

strong state governments.

Step-by-step explanation:

These are based on the definitions of federalism and antifederalism as well

Answer 2

The first passage represents federalism, or the belief in limited government powers. The second passage represents anti federalism, or the belief in unlimited government powers.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the first statement, the speaker believes that there is a need for a strong, but limited government which would be able to control thee people it governs and also exert control over itself. He believes that this control by the government over itself is dependent on the people.

However, from the second statement, the speaker strongly believes that unless there is careful and cautious administration, there will be conflicts of interest because total adherence to general law will cause chaos. He is advocating for a government with unlimited powers.