Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Open Ended

How much power should the US government have over states?

Open Ended

What do you think is the difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation? Explain

Open Ended

Why do you think some of our country’s Founding Fathers were wary of a powerful central government? List as many reasons as you can.

Multiple Choice

Which group supported the Constitution and which group complained about it?

• Federalists supported, Anti-Federalists complained

• Federalists complained, Anti-Federalists supported

• Both supported the Constitution

• Neither group had an opinion

Multiple Choice

The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states. Who would most likely say this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

Which group believed that the Constitution made federal laws the 'Supreme law of the Land,' allowing the federal government to take complete control?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

Which group argued that nothing in the Constitution gave the federal government power to limit people's freedoms?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

According to the Constitution, the federal government is given just a few powers that are very well defined. Which group supported this view?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

Which group stated, " The President created by the Constitution is really just a king"

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

Which Group stated this, "A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly."

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Open Ended

Compare the arguments about the President's power in the Constitution presented in images 3 and 4. How do Federalists and Anti-Federalists differ in their views? Explain how both Groups feel.

Multiple Select

Which of the following concerns were raised by Anti-Federalists about the new Constitution?

• The President would be too powerful

• The Supreme Court would be too powerful

• Federal laws would override state laws

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which document was created to appease Anti-Federalists who were displeased with the first draft of the Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers

Open Ended

Why wasn’t the Bill of Rights originally included in the US Constitution?

Multiple Choice

Why did the Bill of Rights serve as a compromise in the creation of the US Constitution?

• To limit the power of the US Government and protect citizens' rights

• To increase the power of the federal government

• To abolish the Articles of Confederation

• To create a monarchy

Open Ended

Do you agree with the quote by the Famous Federalist Alexander Hamilton? Why or why not?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Anti-Federalists is/are correct?

• They wanted a strong central government.

• They opposed the Bill of Rights.

• They supported states' rights.

• They feared a powerful national government.

Multiple Choice

How did the views of Federalists and Anti-Federalists differ regarding the power of the US government over states?

• Federalists wanted a strong central government, Anti-Federalists wanted strong state governments.

• Federalists wanted strong state governments, Anti-Federalists wanted a strong central government.

• Both wanted equal power between states and the central government.

• Federalists wanted no government at all.

Open Ended

Would a Federalist have said this to support the Constitution or would an Anti-Federalist said this to complain about the Constitution? Explain your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists in shaping the US government?

• It determined the structure of Congress

• It influenced the balance of power between federal and state governments

• It led to the creation of the Supreme Court

• It decided the location of the US capital

Open Ended

How would you answer the essential question: How much power should the US government have over states?