How do the various authors conceive of the relationship between the people and the power(s) of the state and federal governments? what did the opponents of the constitution fear would be lost if it was adopted? what did its supporters fear would be lost if it was not adopted? how did each side respond to the considerations raised by the other? what are the potential problems and advantages of a large republic? how do thomas jefferson and james madison envision a bill of rights will work to mitigate the potential threats to liberty presented by the new system?