Which sentence from the letter shows George Washington's respect for a government run by the people?AMy feelings are filled with the thanks and gratitude owed to my beloved country.BI also pray to protect this union and the free Constitution, which is the work of your hands.CChecks and balances are needed to protect the powers of different departments.DDo not make our children pay the bills for what we have spent.

Which sentence from Washington's letter BEST summarizes a main idea?AThe North, with its shipping, business and manufacturing companies helps the South, with its valuable materials, agriculture and their own seaports.BThe new Constitution sets up a government that shares power.CThrough these last eight years, I worry that I may have committed many errors.DI seek that retreat knowing my fellow citizens to be under the influence of good laws and under a free government.

Question 4Which of the following best captures the author's central concern regarding the balance of state and federal power? (use excerpt from Brutus I below)The United States establish only a strong central government to ensure effective governance.The United States adopt a system of divided government to protect individual liberties.The United States preserve the autonomy of individual states within a limited federal authority.The United States pursue a system of direct democracy for increased citizen participation.

Based on his letter, how did George Washington think the United States should interact with other countries?AThey should spread democracy to other countries.BThey should aid countries in times of emergencies.CThey should not trade with any other countries.DThey should form good relationships with only some countries.

Based on this speech, what did Washington most likely believe the government should do in the future?Aweaken their militaryBget rid of taxesCrewrite the Constitution.Davoid getting into too much debtBackNext

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.2What is the main idea of the passage?A.The federal government must respect the existing laws of state governments.B.State governments have the power to reject treaties signed by the federal government.C.State governments must obey laws created by the federal government.D.Laws created under the Constitution must not contradict the Articles of Confederation.