Question 3 Analysis
The list of characteristics of the drafters of the Articles of Confederation suggests that they feared that a strong central government would abuse its power. The Articles reflect a desire for limited central authority and an emphasis on state sovereignty, indicating their apprehension about the potential for tyranny similar to what they experienced under British rule.
Question 4 Analysis
The grievance from the Declaration of Independence that is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .” The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights related to criminal prosecutions, including the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
Question 5 Analysis
The arguments made in 1787 that would align with concerns about the constitution's potential overreach of federal power would most likely be made by the Anti-Federalists. They were critical of a strong central government and advocated for the protection of individual rights and state sovereignty, opposing the ratification of the Constitution as initially proposed.