SS.8.A.3.11 Federalists and the Anti federalists

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

The Federalist and Anti-Federalists groups are known as _______________.

• Governing Groups.

• Political Parties.

• Militia's.

• Delegates.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

• Success, Strong.

• Success, Weak.

• Failure, Weak.

• Failure, Strong.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiggs

• Representatives

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

• Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

• spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

• oppose a strong centralized government.

• create a new monarchy.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

• The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

• They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

• Ensured due process of the law.

• The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

The Anti-Federalists wanted to:

• ratify the new constitution and establish a powerful central government.

• fix the Articles of Confederation.

• Replace the Articles of Confederation.

• get rid of strong State governments.

Which party would believe this statement : "A strong central government would becoming just like a king, taking away people's individual rights"

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Who would have said, "The states will surrender too much power to the federal government"

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist