8th 4.4

The purpose of the Federalist was to

• oppose the Constitution.

• explain and defend the Constitution.

• expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Patrick Henry was specifically concerned about too much power resting with

• the states.

• the legislative branch.

• the President.

Why did the Antifederalists believe that it was important for the Constitution to include a bill of rights?

• They feared that a strong central government would ignore basic rights.

• The rights of women and minorities were not included in the Constitution.

• Most state constitutions already had a bill of rights.

What finally persuaded the delegates to the Virginia convention to ratify the Constitution?

• They believed a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution.

• James Madison’s logical approach made sense to the delegates.

Why did the Federalists think it dangerous to leave too much power to the states?

• An imbalance of power would make it too difficult for the central government to function.

• A weak federal government would make the United States look weak to the world.

• States government could develop their own king-like leaders.