Question

1. the presidents ability to veto a law passed by congress is an example of

a. federalism
b. checks and balances
c. natural rights
d. limited government

1. supporters of the constitution were called:

a. loyalists
b. federalists
c. anti - federalists
d. whigs

1. opponents of the constitution feared it would:

a. make states too powerful
b. create a monarchy
c. give too much power to the national government
d. strengthen the bill of rights

1. the federalist papers were written to:

a. persuade states to ratify the constitution
b. support the articles of confederation
c. oppose the bill of rights
d. declare independence from britain

Explanation:

1. The system of checks and balances allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others. The president's veto power over laws passed by Congress is a prime example of this system.
2. Supporters of the United - States Constitution were called Federalists. They advocated for a stronger central government.
3. Opponents of the Constitution, the Anti - Federalists, feared that it would give too much power to the national government at the expense of the states.
4. The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to persuade the states to ratify the Constitution.

Answer:

1. B. Checks and balances
2. B. Federalists
3. C. Give too much power to the national government
4. A. Persuade states to ratify the Constitution