Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

The word ratification means:

• To disagree

• To vote

• To approve

• To complete

People who supported the Constitution and favored a stronger national government were called:

• Radicals

• Activists

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The first ten amendments, or additions to the Constitution, which give people important rights such as freedom of speech are called:

• Articles of Confederation

• Checks and Balances

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

People who opposed the Constitution because they felt it created a national government that was too strong were called:

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Radicals

• Activists

Which group believed that the Constitution gave the national (central) government too much power and states too little power?

• Radicals

• Advocates

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Anti-Federalists...

• Would not ratify the Constitution without a Bill or Rights or a list of rights of all citizens.

• Represented farmers led by Jefferson, Henry, and Adams.

• Were not in support of a strong national government.

• All of the Above

Who is considered to be the father of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

What do you call a plan that sets up the government?

• Amendment

• Constitution

• Ratify

• Compromise

Which was the group of people that were against the ratification of the new Constitution after the Constitutional Convention?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Republicans

• Democrats

Which party would believe this statement : "A strong central government is essential to the survival of our nation"

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists