Federalist vs Anti-federalist

Front

We must start with a fresh document, fixing the Articles of Confederation isn’t enough.

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Federalist

Front

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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Antifederalist

Front

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

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Federalist

Front

The Constitution gives too much power to the central government, overpowering the states.

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Antifederalist

Front

What group believes that nothing in the Constitution gives the federal government power to limit people’s freedoms?

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Federalist

Front

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king. Options: Federalist, Antifederalist

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Antifederalist

Front

The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control. Options: Federalist, Antifederalist

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Antifederalist

Front

The Constitution is a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government. Options: Federalist, Antifederalist

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Federalist

Front

The United States is too large to have a central government. People won’t know their leaders and will lose control over the government.

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Antifederalist

Front

The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.

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Antifederalist