In the. republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and
then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and
separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the
rights of the people. The different governments will control each
other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
Federalist No. 51
What assurance did this argument give to these who opposed ratifying the
Constitution?
A
B
The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.
Making the federal government superior to state govemments would ensure
greater stability
The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state
levels of governments.
Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in
C
D
times of criss