Federalism is the idea that the national and state governments share power's in controling the nation. As a self-proclaimed member of the Tea Party, Perry uses the Federalist Papers to support him, but in his book he is continuously quotes the ideals of the Anti-Federalists.
1. What does Rick Perry think is wrong with the federal government?
that the federal government has abandoned respect for the Constitution
2. What is wrong with the way that Rick Perry is quoting the Federalist Papers?
Perry is quoting all the Anti-Federalist arguments
3. Why would Perry be so supportive of the Tenth Amendment?
Because he is the Gov. of Texas and wants more control in the states
4. Why is Perry's support of Lincoln during the civil war strange?
Perry's support seems strange because Lincoln undermined the constitution frequently during the Civil War
5. What is Perry's biggest problem with the federal government?
6. What criticisms of Bush and Obama does the author make?
that the Bush administration gave the authority to have illegal wiretaps, to hold and torture POWs without charge, and the Obama administration not only has sheiled Bush officials from prosecution but also asserted its power to launch wars without approval
7. What does Perry feel should be at the top of the public agenda?
the defense of freedom
8. What is Perry's attitude toward America's military?
Perry thinks that the government underspends on America's military
9. After reading his book, what does the author end up thinking about Rick Perry?
the author ends up deciding the Rick Perry hates govenment to much to be trusted with it
10. After reading the article, what do you think about Perry's chances of becoming the Republican Party nominee for president?
after reading the article I dont think the Republican Party will want such a misinformed man to be their nominee for president
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