Madison's description of federalism in Federalist No. 46 suggests there should be little concern over conflicts between the federal and state governments because
A) the federal government would clearly be the winner in such conflicts.
B) the state government would clearly be the winner in such conflicts.
C) such conflicts would occur only on minor issues of importance.
D) they are different agents with different powers.
E) the judicial branch would settle such disputes.
Question -2-A federal republic derives its powers from the
A) people.
B) states.
C) Congress.
D) courts.
E) president.
Question -3-In a confederation, the national government derives its power from the
A) people.
B) states.
C) Congress.
D) courts.
E) president.
Question -4-For the Founders, federalism was a device to
A) protect personal liberty.
B) provide efficient local administration.
C) encourage citizen participation.
D) guarantee equality.
E) protect against foreign invasion.
Question -5-When the Framers drafted the Constitution, the Antifederalists opposed it primarily on the grounds that it
A) empowered state governments.
B) created a bicameral Congress.
C) gave states the power to coin money.
D) created a navy.
E) gave too much power to the national government.
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