Federalists and Anti-Federalists

What did Federalists and Antifederalists disagree most strongly about?

• a strong national government

• creating a system of checks and balances

• protecting individual liberties

• increasing the power of the confederation

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen

• to limit the rights of the individual citizen

• to inspire the government of other nations

• to limit the duties of the citizen

What is the significance of the English Bill of Rights to the US Constitution?

• the Declaration of Independence was modeled after it

• it was the first official written set of laws for England

• it served as a model for America’s Bill of Rights

• it was necessary in the development of the Preamble

Which of the following is true of the Federalists?

• They opposed ratification of the Constitution.

• They opposed a strong central government.

• They supported the division of the United States into 13 separate countries.

• They feared the Articles of Confederation, the first Constitution of the U.S., could not keep the country strong and united.

How are the author’s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?

• The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.

• The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.

• The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.

• The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.

Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Constitution should limit state government.

• The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.

• The Constitution should create a strong national government.

• The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.

Who are the speakers and what are they afraid of?

• Patriots; ineffective government

• Federalists; the loss of liberty

• Antifederalists; a strong national government

• Loyalists; the loss of property rights

Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?

• to list their rights

• to protect their rights

• to prevent ratification of the Constitution

• to argue with Federalists

Which statement best reflects the views of an Anti-Federalists?

• “I demand a new constitution.”

• “I support ratification.”

• “I fear a strong government.”

• “I oppose a bill of rights.”

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?

• 9

• 25

• 13

• 50