Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

• National
• State
• Central
• Republican

Federalists supported a strong ____________ government. 

• National
• State
• Monarchy
• Republican

The Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the ____________  ____ ___________ because it kept the Federal government weak.

• Constitution
• Declaration of Indepdence
• Magna Carta
• Articles of Confederation

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

• to list their rights

• to protect their individual rights

• to prevent ratification of the Constitution

• to argue with Federalists

Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that

• Divides power between the central government and state governments

• Includes a system of checks and balances

• Allows the states to nullify national laws

• Places the most power in the hand of the legislative branch

What is the highest law in the United States government?

• The President
• U.S. Constitution
• The Supreme Court
• State constitutions

What is the purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?

• To provide more power to the national government
• To protect individual rights of the people
• To grant powers to the states
• To establish the rule of law

Which statement best reflects the views of Anti-Federalists?

• "We need a new constitution

• "We support ratification of the constitution."

• "We fear a strong national government."

• "We oppose a bill of rights."

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

What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a federal court system.

• The lack of legislative veto power.

• The lack of a bill of rights.

• The lack of a strong military.