Feds vs Anti-Feds: Who Said What?

"The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to crush the states"

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"It will not be possible for the federal government to crush the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government"

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect our individual freedoms like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures."

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Constitution says federal laws are "superior to state laws", so the federal government could just take complete control."

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are clearly defined and limited"

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The President created by the Constitution is really just a king!"

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Preamble of the Constitution says, "We the People...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

"The people created this Constitution. That is enough to make sure the government will never violate peoples' rights. We don't need an extra Bill of Rights!"

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"A strong president is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly"

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Constitution creates a powerful Supreme Court with too much power. They don't answer to anyone."

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

"The Supreme Court is the weakest branch of government because it doesn't control the military and can't pass laws."

Who would have said this?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist