Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

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What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

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To support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

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What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

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The potential for government tyranny and lack of individual rights

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Which document did the Anti-Federalists demand to be added to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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Which of the following was a concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the executive branch?
Options:
It would be too weak to enforce laws,
It would become too powerful, like a monarchy,
It would not have enough power to defend the nation,
It would be unable to manage foreign affairs

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It would become too powerful, like a monarchy

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Which of the following was a major argument of the Anti-Federalists? The Constitution provided too much power to the states, The Constitution lacked a provision for a standing army, The Constitution did not adequately protect individual liberties, The Constitution was too difficult to amend

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The Constitution did not adequately protect individual liberties

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What were the Federalists afraid of?

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The Federalists were afraid of mob rule and instability.

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What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

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Federalist Papers