The Antifederalists Argued That the Powers of Government Should Be

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Antifederalists argued that the powers of government should be limited by

• A) providing Congress with a larger grant of powers.
• B) decreasing the powers of the executive branch, especially those of the vice president.
• C) both confining the powers of the federal government to certain narrowly defined areas and adding a bill of rights to the Constitution.
• D) creating an internal system of checks and controls within government.
• E) preventing government from collecting revenue through taxation.

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Definitions:

Melting Point

The temperature at which a solid substance transitions to a liquid state under standard pressure conditions.

Lauric Acid

A saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, commonly found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, used in soap production and other industries.

Myristic Acid

A saturated 14-carbon fatty acid, also known as tetradecanoic acid, common in animal and vegetable fats.

Palmitic Acid

A saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids, known scientifically as hexadecanoic acid.