This excerpt is from a speech by an Anti-Federalist in favor of a weaker central government. He fears that a national government will threaten the rights of individuals. He will likely not sign the Constitution.
Excerpt from a Speech by George Mason
Does any man suppose, that one general National Government can exist in
so extensive a country as this? I hope that a Government may be framed
which may suit us, by drawing the line between the general and State
Governments, and prevent that dangerous clashing of interest and power,
which must, as it now stands, terminate in the destruction of one or the
other. When we come to the Judiciary, we shall be more convinced, that
this Government will terminate in the annihilation of the State
Governments: The question then will be, whether a consolidated
Government can preserve the freedom, and secure the great rights of the
people.
-George Mason, 1788
Use the passage to answer the question.
(2 points)
This excerpt is from a speech by a(n) Federalist / Anti-Federalist in
favor of a strong / weaker central government. He fears that a national
government will threaten / secure the rights of individuals. He will
likely sign / not sign the Constitution.
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