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