Chapter 3

Step three—Debating the size, power, and function of government

What you need to learn


Understand the debate between federalists and anti-federalists and how those arguments are reflected in Federalist No. 10 and Brutus 1.

Need to Know:

federalist

anti-federalist

Federalist Papers

factions

necessary and proper clause

supremacy clause

Federalist 10 & Brutus 1:

Identify the arguments for and against a powerful federal government and the preferred role and form of government. 

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