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Which statement reflects the Federalists’ view on abuses of power?

Separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.
A bill of rights can address abuses of power.
A republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.
Government controls can guard against abuses of power.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Government controls can guard against abuses of power.

The Federalists argued that a strong, well-constructed national government with separation of powers and checks and balances (and a large republic to dilute factions) would prevent abuses of power.