Federalists and Anti-Federalists

The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizues.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

Nothing in the Constitution says the federal gov. has power to limit people's freedoms in the first place.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

Federalists supported a strong ____________ government. 

• National
• State
• Monarchy
• Republican

Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

• National
• State
• Central
• Republican