SS.7.C.1.8

Which group was worried that states might lose their power if the Constitution was ratified?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group thought that a strong central government was essential for the USA to survive as a nation?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group thought that a Bill of Rights MUST be added to the Constitution to protect people's freedoms?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

How are your rights still directly protected by today?

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

Which group wrote a series of texts to try to convince people the Constitution should be ratified?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group believed that the national government was granted limited powers by the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group thought that the Constitution lacked a list of freedoms (like freedom of speech)?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group thought that the state and local governments should have the most authority since they best understood what their citizens needed?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group eventually ratified the Constitution BECAUSE a Bill of Rights was added?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

Which group viewed the separation of powers between 3 branches as a way to limit the national government's power?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both