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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 constitutional pinciple was devised as a compromise between a powerful central government and a loose confederation of states?
constitutionalism
What constitutional principles was devised as a compromise between a powerful central government and a loose confederation of states?
Federalism
Which of thomas Jefferson constitutional principle did the Louisiana purchase go against?
The principle of limited federal government. More precisely the constitution does give the federal government the power to purchase new territory and clearly states that all powers not listed as belonging to Congress are reserved to the states.
What was the central conflict of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
The central conflict of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was how representation in the US Congress was going to be determined. The combating sides were states with large populations vs states with smaller populations. Eventually, a compromise was reached, which is known as the Great Compromise.
Why did constitutional convention favor a strong government?
self-government It favored a strong central government because the existing Articles of Confederation, which has set up a weak central government, failed to enable the states to function as a single nation. Although the individual states wanted to maintain their sovereignty over the other states and especially from any central federal government, it was clear that a weak central government would not create the nation that the United States of America had to be in order to survive.
What constitutional principle is the distribution of power between the states and the federal government?
The distribution of power between the states and the federal government is governed by the principle of federalism. This constitutional principle allows for a division of responsibilities and powers, with certain powers reserved for the federal government, while others are reserved for the states. Federalism aims to balance the authority of national and state governments, ensuring that both can operate effectively within their respective spheres. This arrangement is crucial for maintaining a system of checks and balances within the U.S. political framework.
What is the principle of federalism and how does it relate to the concept that rights not given to the federal government are rights given to the states?
Federalism is the principle of dividing power between a central government and individual states. It means that certain powers are given to the federal government, while others are reserved for the states. This concept ensures that rights not specifically granted to the federal government in the Constitution are retained by the states.
Which idea did the US Constitution establishes a central government of limited powers is best supported by the constitutional provision that?
the powers not delegated to the united states are reserved to the states! (1)
Why does Article Five of the US Constitution support the principle of federalism?
Federalism is the distribution of power between a central authority and constituent units, such as the federal government in Washington DC and the states. Article V of the constitution allows for the creation of constitutional amendments via an act of Congress, or by the application of a majority of the states. In this case, both the states and the central authority are able to make necessary changes without the consent of the other.
The United states government is what kind of government?
It is a constitutional democracy
How is the government in australia and new zealand different to the us?
The government of NZ is part of a monarchy and a constitutional democracy The government of Australia part of a monarchy a constitutional democracy and a federation of states. The Government of the USA is a constitutional democracy, A republic, and a federation of states.
