representatives of one part will be continually striving against those of the other…The laws and customs of the several states are, in many respects, very diverse, and in some opposite; each would be in favor of its own interests and customs, and, of consequence, a legislature, formed of representatives from the respective parts, would not only be too numerous to act with any care or decision, but would be composed of such heterogeneous and discordant principles, as would constantly be contending with each other…."
- from "Brutus No. 1," The Anti-Federalist Papers, 1778
Using this excerpt, you could reasonably expect the author would
Responses
A argue a nation-wide system of education.argue a nation-wide system of education.
B oppose the ratification of the Constitution.oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
C support the ratification of the Constitution.support the ratification of the Constitution.
D oppose the expansion of slavery into new states.
1 answer
Based on the excerpt from "Brutus No. 1," the author expresses concerns about the diversity of interests and sentiments among the people in a republic, which implies that a unified legislature could become ineffective and contentious due to these differences. This perspective aligns with opposition to a strong centralized government, which the Constitution would establish. Therefore, the most reasonable expectation is that the author would:
B oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
