Federalist vs Anti-Federalist

Federalist and Anti-Federalist

November 11, 2020

Open Ended

Do you know anyone who has served in the military?

Open Ended

What is an Anti Federalist?

Multiple Choice

What is a federalist?

• Wanted a weak central government

• Wanted a strong central government

• Wanted no government interference

Who was in favor of what?

Who was in favor of ratifying the constitution?

Key Terms:

• Electoral College: group of presidential electors required by the Constitution to form every four years for the sole purpose of electing the president and vice president

• executive branch: executes and enforces law. (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)

• judicial branch:Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)

• Legislative Branch:Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)