Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

SS.7.CG.1.10: Compare the viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Vocab to be familiar with

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• Articles of Confederation: First system of government in the U.S. that created a weak central government

• Constitution: the governing document that set up a federal system of government

• Federal: System of government in which the central and state government share power; Federal refers to the central/national government

• Ratification: Formal approval of a document

• Amendments: Changes to the Constitution

• Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments to the Constitution, that protect rights

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What do you think the word "Anti" means?

Poll

Who Would Say:

The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

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Who Would Say:

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.

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Poll

Who Would Say:

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Poll

Who Would Say:

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

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Poll

Who Would Say:

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Poll

Who Would Say:

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

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Poll

Who Would Say:

The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like “Duke” or “King,” so the government will always belong to the people.

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Poll

Who Would Say:

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

• Federalist

  (in support of the Constitution)

• Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)

Multiple Choice

What compromise did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists create?

• The Bill of Rights.
• The Constitution itself.
• The three branches of government.

• The Great Compromise.