Problem:
Closely read the quote and scenario. Then answer the question that follows. "Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty."-Alexander Hamilton Imagine you are a representative to a state legislature meeting, debating the proposed Constitution. You have just read this quote in a newspaper essay. Which of the following accurately describes how you would respond? If you were a Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a stronger centralized government would better serve the country. If you were an Anti-Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a weak confederation of sovereign states would lead to less abuse of power. If you were a Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a bill or rights was necessary to safeguard against abuse of power. If you were an Anti-Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that only a pure democracy of local governments is the best government.