"all men having power ought to be mistrusted."—James Madison
Imagine you are a representative of a state legislature meeting, debating the proposed constitution. you have just read this quote in a newspaper essay. which of the following is the best description of how you would respond?
a. if you were a federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a single, centralized government is the best form of government.
b. if you were an anti-federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a confederation of sovereign states is the best form of government.
c. if you were a federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that the existing constitution is not enough of a safeguard against abuse of power.
d. if you were an anti-federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that only a pure democracy of local governments is the best government.