Federalists and Anti-Federalists

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

• 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 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

The Constitution creates a Supreme Court that is too powerful because the judges don't answer to anyone.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

The United States is too large to have a central government. People won't know their leaders and will lose control over the government.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution is a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists