“Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government.”

This statement suggests the need for a decentralized government or federalism.

“I had rather be a free citizen of the small republic of Massachusetts, than an oppressed subject of the great American empire."

The quote expresses a preference for freedom and autonomy over oppression, highlighting the value of being a citizen in a smaller, independent entity compared to being subjected to a larger empire.

“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

This quote suggests that liberty exists when the government is accountable to the people, while tyranny arises when the government instills fear in its citizens.

“ . . . listing the rights of the people could be dangerous since those making this list could omit some rights.”

The potential danger of listing rights is the risk of omitting some rights.

What does the statement "The national government is limited to only those powers granted to it. All powers not delegated to it remain in the hands of the individual states." imply about the distribution of powers?

The national government has only the powers granted to it, while all other powers are reserved for the individual states.

Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that divides power between the central government and state governments.

Divides power between the central government and state governments

Which statement best reflects the views of Anti-Federalists? Options: "We need a new constitution", "We support ratification of the constitution.", "We fear a strong national government.", "We oppose a bill of rights."

We fear a strong national government.

What is the purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?

To protect individual rights of the people

Which of the following is true of the Federalists? Options: They feared the Articles of Confederation could not keep the country united. They opposed ratification of the Constitution. They opposed a strong central government. They supported the division of the United States into 13 separate countries.

They feared the Articles of Confederation could not keep the country united.

Federalists vs Antifederalists Flashcards

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Opposed the development of a strong federal government

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Anti-Federalist

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Wanted a stronger national government

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Federalist

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Mostly lived in rural areas

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Anti-federalist

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Mostly lived in urban areas

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Federalist

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Opposed Constitution until the Bill of Rights were included

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Anti-federalist

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Proposed and supported the Constitution

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Federalist

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Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

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Anti-federalist

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