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

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiggs

• Representatives

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

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.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

• States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

• A strong Central Government.

• A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

• a powerful National Government

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.

Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

• National
• State
• Central
• Republican

Federalists supported a strong ____________ government. 

• National
• State
• Monarchy
• Republican

The Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the ____________  ____ ___________ because it kept the Federal government weak.

• Constitution
• Declaration of Indepdence
• Magna Carta
• Articles of Confederation