What were many delegates concerned about overpowering the individual government?
Many delegates were concerned that a strong central government would overpower the individual states.
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Who were the authors of The Federalist? (name at least one)
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
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When and where did the First Day of Philadelphia take place?
It took place in Philadelphia and on the first day.
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What is a federalist?
Federalist are people who supported the constitution.
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Did Benjamin Franklin sign the Constitution?
Yes.
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What did the Virginia Plan propose to do?
The Virginia Plan proposed a supreme national government.
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When was the Federalist written?
The Federalist was written during 1787.
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How many brothers and sisters did Benjamin Franklin have?
Benjamin Franklin had 16 brothers and sisters.
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What is an antifederalist?
Antifederalist are people who were apposed. They are the opposite of a federalist.
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How many delegates signed the Constitution?
55
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What kind of house did the Virginia Plan propose?
The Virginia Plan had proposed a lower house, the House of Repersentatives, to be elected by the people of each state.
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Why was The Federalist originally written?
The Federalist was originally written to convince New Yorkers to ratify the Constitution, but it has sice become one of the most important works of American political theory.
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What year was Benjamin Franklin born and when did he die?
1706-1790
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What is a faction?
A faction is a conflict within an organization or a nation.
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How many members present that day refuse to sign the Constitution?
3
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What did William Peterson say to warn his state?
William Peterson of New Jersey warned that his state would never give up its political independence.
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What are one of the ways the faction could be removed?
The ways the faction could be removed is destorying the liberty which is essential to its existence and by giving to every citizen the same opinions, passion, and interest.
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Who said "I confess that there are several parts of this constitution which I do not at present approve..."
Benjamin Franklin
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What is a federal?
A federal refers to a union of states under a government with central authority.
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What happened on September 17, 1787
On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was ready for signing.
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What did Charles Pinckney start?
Charles Pinckney, a wealthy planter from South Carolina, started the debate by chalenging the Virginia Plan.
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What happens when a majority is included in a faction?
When a majority is included in a faction, it forms of a popular government that enables it to sacrifice to its ruling passion or interest both the public good and rights of other citizen.
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What was Benjamin's brother's name, the one who went to jail?
James
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What is a republic?
A republic is a government in which the scheme of representation takes place.