Fed vs. Anti-Fed

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wanted a strong national government

Alexander Hamilton

wanted states to have authority

Thomas Jefferson

felt a Bill of Rights was necessary to the Constitution

national banks

state banks

felt the Bill of Rights would limit peoples' rights

John Jay

supporters of the Constitution

Patrick Henry

opposed the Constitution

Organize these characteristics of Federalists & Anti-Federalists.

Federalist

Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers, as represented in the image?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

What was one of the prominent anti-federalist essays?

• Common Sense

• The Articles of Confederation

• Brutus 1

• Federalist Papers

Multiple Choice

 Which argument did anti-federalists make against the new Constitution?

• The national government would be too weak
• The national government would be too powerful
• The nation would be under military rule
• The nation needs a system of checks and balances

Multiple Choice

What role did George Mason play in the creation of the Bill of Rights?

• He was a Federalist

• He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• He signed the Constitution

• He was a President

Multiple Choice

Define Anti-Federalist:

• Supported the Constitution, wanted a strong central government, and was led by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.

• Believed in the right to individual liberty regardless of the situation, and that individuals were best suited for establishing government.

• Opposed the Constitution, wanted more power given to state governments, wanted to add a Bill of Rights, and was led by George Mason and Patrick Henry.

Open Ended

Why did Americans fear a strong national government?

Multiple Choice

What advantage did the Federalists have in publishing their essays in New York newspapers and pamphlets during 1787-1789?

• They had more writers

• They received more funding

• They had better access to printing presses

• They had more support from newspapers

Multiple Choice

The practical effect of the Necessary and Proper Clause has been to...

• allow the national government to extend its powers beyond those expressed in the Constitution
• make the legislative branch the most powerful branch of gov't
• allow states to nullify federal laws withing their borders
• give the President uncontested power in the area of foreign policy

Multiple Select

What are the main arguments of the Anti-Federalists and Federalists regarding the power of the national government?

• The Constitution gives too much power to the executive branch

• A strong executive branch is necessary

• The executive branch cannot become a monarchy

• No one branch can dominate the others

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What are the main arguments of the Anti-Federalists regarding the need for a Bill of Rights?

• The Constitution includes a bill of rights

• A bill of rights is unnecessary

• The Constitution does not protect individual freedoms

• The Constitution gives unlimited power to the government

Multiple Choice

Chimoltrufia is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

• double jeopardy

• cruel & unusual punishment

• self-incrimination

• eminent domain

Multiple Choice

What are the main concerns of the Anti-Federalists regarding representation in government?

• The government should be run by representatives similar to those they represent.

• The government should be run by the elite only.

• The government should be run by well-educated men only.

• The government should be run by experienced men only.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Federalists agree to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• To ensure the Constitution was ratified

• To appease the Anti-Federalists

• To limit government power

• To create a stronger federal government

Multiple Choice

Which group was in favor of a strong central government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Libertarians

Multiple Choice

The Anti-Federalists believed that a small republic was necessary to:

• Prevent tyranny

• Encourage democracy

• Promote trade

• Limit government power

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Alexander Hamilton's role in the Federalist Papers?

• He was the primary author of the Federalist Papers.

• He opposed the Federalist Papers.

• He was a minor contributor to the Federalist Papers.

• He was the editor of the Federalist Papers.