2 Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist

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

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 party would believe this statement : "A strong central government would becoming just like a king, taking away people's individual rights"

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

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

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

85 essays written in support of ratifying the U.S. Constitution were known as –

• The Federalist Papers

• The Anti-Federalists Papers

• The Farewell Address

• Common Sense

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8.15A

Who would have said, "The states will surrender too much power to the federal government"

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Wanted to strengthen the authority of the Federal government.

• Federalist

• Ant-Federalist

This group was in favor of a strong central government to protect the nation.

• Anti-Federalists

• Patriots

• Federalists