The battle over the ratification of the Constitution was fought chiefly by two opposing groups, _____.
A. the Nationalists and the Federalists
B. the Republicans and the Conservatives
C. the Anti-Federalists and the Confederates
D. the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists
E. the Conservatives and the Libertarians
Answer: D
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In general, debates about federalism
a. are ideological, with liberals wanting more central government and traditional conservatives more state or private actions. b. are empty of any substantive political value. c. reveal that very little actually separates liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans on the role of government. d. are seldom influenced by party affiliation. e. by lack of interest in policy.
The Americans who wrote the Constitution generally believed which of the following?
a. Nations are best governed by kings because the common people are incapable of self-government. b. Political leaders receive their power directly from God and are answerable only to God. c. Politics is a never-ending struggle between the people and their government. d. Science is opposed to the laws of God. e. Human progress is not possible.