Question

The Federalist writer argues for a government that can:
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exert strong control over its citizens.
exert strong control over its citizens.

give groups of citizens control over one another.
give groups of citizens control over one another.

govern effectively but control itself.
govern effectively but control itself.

govern effectively while giving most control to the states.
govern effectively while giving most control to the states.
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Answer 1

govern effectively but control itself.

The Federalist writers (e.g., Madison in No. 10 and No. 51) argued for a stronger national government capable of governing effectively while using separation of powers, checks and balances, and federal structure to restrain and control governmental abuse.