Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with the Ideas

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the ideas expressed by James Madison?

• A) It is essential for the central government to have a permanent standing army at its disposal so that it will be able to maintain order and defend the nation.
• B) In order to overcome the flaws of the Confederation government, it is necessary to create a chief executive who is directly elected by the people.
• C) The primary weakness of the Confederation government lies in the fact that the Congress is denied the power to tax.
• D) The national government must be structured so as to prevent a single interest group from controlling it.

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Distinctiveness

The quality or characteristic of being easily distinguishable from others due to unique features or attributes.

Highly Incongruent

Refers to situations or stimuli that are vastly inconsistent or contrasting with expected norms or patterns.

Super-Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, guiding behavior according to learned societal standards.