Read these two passages from 1788, which are related to the debate over the ratification of the Constitution. If men were angels, no government would be necessaryyou must first enable the government to control
the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. A dependence on the people is ... the primary
control on the government.
-Federalist 51, 1788
In a national government, unless cautiously and fortunately administered, the disputes will be the deep-rooted
differences of interest, where part of the empire must be injured by the operation of general law.
-A Maryland farmer, 1788
How is the first passage, taken from the Federalist papers, an example of the stance of a Federalist?
It favors state governments over the federal government.
It promotes the concept of a strong federal government.
Olt opposes separating powers in the federal government.
It dismisses the importance of the federal government