What was the greatest fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate?
a. that a weak national government would undermine the survival of the United States
b. that a strong national government would infringe on the essential liberties of the people
c. that a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion
d. that powerful state governments would never assent to the new Constitution
Answer: b
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a. a blue ribbon task force on education b. gas mileage requirements c. grants-in-aid d. minimum wage legislation
The 2010 Citizens United decision has impacted the political campaign process by
A) allowing corporate entities to directly coordinate candidate or campaign events. B) ?opening the door to negative campaigning on a national level. C) allowing corporate entities to contribute unlimited amounts to support or oppose candidates. D) closing the door to Super PAC involvement in political campaigns. E) ?restricting the contributions of corporate or international donors.