Federalists and 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

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

The Supreme Court is the weakest branch of government because it doesn't control the military and can't pass laws.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

The word ratify 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