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Why did Americans created a strong central government that respects the rights of the states and individuals?
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Did Americans want a strong central government?
no
Why did the Americans want to limit the power of the central government?
Americans wanted to limit the power of the central government, especially in the period right after the American Revolution, because they were wary of having a too-powerful central government that could oppress them like King George III.
Why did the antifederalists fear energetic central government?
they feared it would be government by a small, educated group of individuals
Why were many Americans satisfied with the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation created a weak Central government
Which Americans were satisfied with government under the articles of confederation?
Those fearful of the central authority. Pretty much everyone. It is vital because had Americans not had a step over from weak central government to strong federal government there would have been another revolt.
What did many delegates at the constitutional convention fear that a strong central government would do?
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
What was the source of fear of a central government?
The fear of a central government was based on the previous government of America, which was an oppressive monarchy. Americans were afraid that a strong central government would be just like being ruled by a king all over again.
What event made Americans think about the strength of the central government?
Ches Rebbelilion
What did the anti-federalists fear an energetic central government?
There were afraid the government would be dominated by a small, educated group of individuals.
Best description of a unitary form of government?
A unitary government may be defined as on in which the powers are concentrated in the hands of a central government. There may be sub-divisions, but they are not free from the control of the central government. They are the creation or and derive their power from, the central government and as such are subordinate to the same in all respects. They are the mere agents of the central government. The best examples of the unitary government are that of Great Britain and France, Italy, Belgium, Japan and so on. For administrative convenience and other considerations the country may be divided into political divisions of different categories, but all authority control from the central government. These sub-divisions have no original existence of their own.
Why were the Americans satisfied with the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation created a weak Central government
Name given to individuals who opposed a strong central government?
Generally speaking they were referred to as anti-federalists.
