Question

question 5 of 10 which statement would a federalist be most likely to agree with? a. the united states should not have a single, powerful chief executive. b. it is dangerous for a national government to have too much power. c. the federal government can only function effectively if it has the ability to collect taxes. d. the federal government must act quickly to find new international trading partners.

Explanation:

Federalists supported a strong central government. They believed a strong federal government needed the power to tax to function effectively. Option A goes against a strong - executive idea they supported. Option B emphasizes limiting national government power which is anti - Federalist. Option D about international trading partners is not a core Federalist stance.

Answer:

C. The federal government can only function effectively if it has the ability to collect taxes.