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tuffie

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What is the main argument of Federalist 51?
 
  a. Separation of powers and checks and balances are necessary.
  b. Factions undermine popular sovereignty and threaten governments.
  c. A bill of rights was not necessary in the Constitution.
  d. The executive should be chosen directly by the people, not legislatures.
  e. A unicameral legislature is more democratic than bicameralism.

Question 2

What is the three-fifths rule?
 
  a. A slave would be worth three-fifths of a full vote for purposes of allocating seats
   in the House of Representatives.
   b. Congress would need a three-fifths majority to overturn a presidential veto.
   c. A candidate would need three-fifths of the popular vote to be elected president.
   d. A three-fifths majority of the delegates would be needed to approve the Constitution.
   e. A president could be impeached with three-fifths majorities in each house of Congress.



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Answer: A

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Answer: A



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