Review - Federalists v. Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Believed state sovereignty had to give way to the general welfare

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The federal government says federal laws are "the supreme law of the land," so the federal government could just take complete control.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined and specific to national issues.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Opposed the necessary and proper and supremacy clauses

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Questioned how the slave trade could continue if our nation was based on equality and unalienable rights.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Argued in favor of a bill of rights

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add the whole Bill of Rights to ensure protection from the government.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution forbids creating the titles of nobility like "Duke" or "King," so the government will always belong to the people.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists