Ratification of the Constitution

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What was a belief of a Anti-Federalist? Options: The Constitutional Convention had the right to create a new government., The Constitution gave too much power to the central government., The Constitution guaranteed individual rights., The Constitution offered a good balance of power between various political views.

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The Constitution gave too much power to the central government.

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Essays that tried to convince people to support ratification of the Constitution were called the...

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Federalist Papers

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Based on the quote "Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government." - Thomas Jefferson, what political position did Thomas Jefferson have?

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Anti-Federalism

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The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures. Who is associated with this view?

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Anti-Federalist

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The Constitution says federal laws are "the supreme law of the land," so the federal government could just take complete control. Which group is associated with this view?

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Anti Federalist

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Nothing in the Constitution says the federal government has power to limit people's' freedoms in the first place. Who would likely support this view?

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Federalist

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The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined. Who supports this view?

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Federalist

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A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

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Federalist

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The Constitution IS a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government.

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Federalist

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How was the Bill of Rights a Compromise?

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It appeased the Anti-Federalists by ensuring individual rights in the US Constitution.