Another example might be the Federal Communications Commission's prohibition on knowingly broadcasting false information. The Alien and Sedition Acts would be a major example, in which the government sought to regulate the press. There have been many cases in which the federal government has tried to override the state governments. ![]() Do you think the Anti-Federalists' fear that the federal government would encroach upon the powers of the state governments was legitimate? Why or why not? Examples? I think it was, indeed, legitimate. Further, while it is usually true that local representatives are concerned most about their state, it is often the case that national representatives seem more concerned with their national news coverage than caring for the people of their district. Today, although many may express affection for their home state, state allegiance is not as commonly encouraged as is national allegiance. He also thought that national representatives would be more concerned about their local communities than local representatives would be concerned about the national well-being. How did state allegiance by the people factor into Madison's thoughts? Are Madison's thoughts on allegiance different from today? Madison believed that people would be more connected with their state government than the federal government, and as such, they would resist attempts by the federal government to override their state's rights. Oftentimes, local state representatives and senators are more accessible and responsive than are national representatives. ![]() Are you more attached to your state or federal government? Why? I suppose I feel more attached to the state government in the sense that it is local people dealing with local issues. Today, the government possesses missiles, tanks, and other large weapons that civilians would prove useless against. Back in the days of the Founding, guns were one of the most lethal weapons available, and almost all of the citizens owned, or at least had access to, them. Is it realistic today to accept that states can repel threats from the federal government (think militarily)? Why or why not? It is probably unrealistic in the sense that the American government is armed with powerful weapons inaccessible to the general population. Who wrote the Federalist 46? James Madison What was the purpose of the Federalist 46? Madison wanted to convince the American people that the state and local governments would not be powerless under the new Constitution. They argued that the Constitution stipulates that "what is not given is reserved," meaning that, if the Constitution did not lend a certain power to the government, it was by default given to the states. Why did some consider the argument in AF 84 void? What does "what is not granted is reserved" refer to? Some considered a Bill of Rights unnecessary for the Constitution because the state constitutions already contained bills of rights. He says that if the Constitution is to give away certain state-held powers the federal government, it should give equal importance to enumerating the rights of the people in order to prevent tyranny. ![]() What was the overall argument made by Brutus in AF 84? He argues that the national Constitution should include a Bill of Rights.
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