Federalists & Anti-Federalists & Articles of Confederation

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

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 believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

• Success, Strong.

• Success, Weak.

• Failure, Weak.

• Failure, Strong.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiggs

• Representatives

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

• Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

• spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

• oppose a strong centralized government.

• create a new monarchy.