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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