3.5 The Factions Make Their Case

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• Federalists supported a strong national government, while Anti-Federalists wanted stronger state governments.

• Federalists were mainly from the working classes while anti-federalist were the elite

• Federalists and anti-Federalists agreed on all issues except slavery

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Multiple Choice

What is Madison's definition of a faction?

• A group that supports the government

• A group united by common interests that may be good or may be detrimental

• A political party that wins elections

Multiple Choice

According to Madison, how does a republic help protect individual rights?

• Representatives are elected and represent the interests of large groups of people

• Every person participates and has a direct vote on laws and issues

• There is no need for state and local governments

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Multiple Select

Which of the following rights does the author believe should be protected by a bill of rights? More than one is correct

• Trial by jury

• Freedom of religion & the press

• Right to bear arms

Multiple Choice

What is Thomas Jefferson's main concern?

• States are inconsistent with their protection of liberties so a Bill of Rights is needed

• Congress does not have the power to tax and will be broke

• A Bill of Rights would give too much power to the states

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Massachusetts Compromise?

• It gave more power to the federal government over state laws.

• It allowed Massachusetts to become an independent state.

• It helped gain support for the Constitution by promising to add a Bill of Rights.

Open Ended

If you were a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist TODAY, would you argue that the national government OR the states should have more power? Why?