Federalists & Anti-Federalists

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The Constitution gives the federal gov't enough power to overpower the states.

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Anti-Federalist

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It will not be possible for the federal gov't to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.

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Federalist

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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. Who would argue against this?

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Anti-Federalist

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Nothing in the Constitution says the federal government has power to limit peoples’ freedoms in the first place.

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

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Anti-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 creates a Supreme Court that is too powerful because the judges don’t answer to anyone.

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Anti-Federalist

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

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Anti-Federalist