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How would the federalists and antifederalists view the power held by congress today?
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∙ 10y ago
The antifederalists would be appalled at the degree to which power has been transferred to Congress and U.S. Government. I suspect even the federalists would be uneasy.
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∙ 10y ago
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How was the dispute between the federalists and the anti-federalists resolved?
It wasn't. we still have republicans and democrats today, which are forms of the federalists and antifederalists
How do the federalists arguments in support of government power reflect issues facing Americans today?
it helps alot of the issues
Why are the Federalists and Anti- Federalists debates still relevant today?
yes because they still think that the government might abuse its power yet the government is still standing
What was the major issue of disagreement?
the major issue was the federalists versus the anti-federalists. Two opposing groups with differing views on how the government should be run. Kinda like the democrats and republicans today. Federalists favored a stronger national government and the anti-federalists favored a weaker federal goverment, more power for the state governments.
Why is Congress rarely called in to Special Sessions today?
Congress meets nearly year-round and it lessens the importance of presiden'ts power
Which of today's controversial issues passed with little debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
the right to keep and bear arms
What are examples in today's world where Congress have exercised implied power?
conress have implied powers in federal minimumn wage
What fears did the Anti Federalists have that people express today?
Socialism is the fear of the Anti-Federalists because the Democrats and what was his stance on people using democracy as a government.
Why would big and small states argue over representation in congress?
Power. The more people in Congress the more power, so a large state because of it's population would have more votes and power. The House today is a perfect example of what happens when one group controls the process.
How did the federalists convince the anti federalists to ratify the United states constitution?
The Federalists published a set of essays known as the Federalist Papers that strongly supported the Constitution. The deed that made the Anti-Federalists finally support the Constitution was the promise of the addition of a Bill of Rights, as seen in the Constitution today.
What is the impact of the power to tax as expressed in the Constitutional on tax policies today?
US Constitution 16th amendment: "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived."
What is the Congress Hall?
Congress Hall is where Congress met when the US capitol was in Philadelphia, not in Washington D.C. as it is today.
