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CLEP US History I

Category - Politics

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The Federalists believed which of the following?
  1. A single leader wielding most of the power was the most effective form of government.
  2. A strong, central government was required to protect the rights of the minority.
  3. The individual states were too diverse to be effectively governed by a federal body.
  4. Human nature was inherently good, so very little government was required.
  5. Individuals should be given as much political power as possible through direct election.
Explanation
Answer: B - The Federalists advocated a strong, central government. After the failure of the Articles of the Confederation, which had minimal central government and forwarded states’ rights, it became apparent that the state would not put their overall good of the nation over their individual status. This resulted in the Federalists concluding that only a strong central government would ensure that the government served everyone's best interest.
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