The Federalists Expected That the Branches of the National Government

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Federalists expected that the branches of the national government would defend their powers from each other because

• A)those in power would be all-around good guys.
• B)they would have an institutional incentive to protect their own interests.
• C)wise and virtuous elites would always be at the helm.
• D)they would realize that an energetic presidency would be fatal to the republic.

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