Federalist or Anti-Federalist?

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Patrick Henry once said, "Your President (central government) may easily become king. Your rights will be in the hands of a small minority." HENRY must have been a....

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Anti-Federalist

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Those opposed to ratifying the U.S. Constitution were called...

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Anti-Federalist

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Who would have said, "The states will surrender too much power to the federal government"? Options: Federalist, Anti-Federalist

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Anti-Federalist

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Wanted to add a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.

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Anti-Federalist

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Wanted to strengthen the authority of the Federal government.

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Federalist

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"Power will be divided between the federal government and state government."

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Federalist

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"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions"

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Federalist

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"The existing national government may lack power to perform essential functions but protects states rights, therefore we should only revise it."

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Ant-Federalist

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"The Constitution does not adequately protect individuals from possible government abuse."

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Ant-Federalist

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The Anti-Federalists and Federalists debated ratification between the years...

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1776-1787