Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist

What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?

• Assure the end of Slavery

• Strengthen the power of the State governments

• Protect people from abuse by the federal government

• Allow the adoption of new admendments

What was a key argument advanced by Federalist in support of ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• It provided for construction of a new capitol in the South

• It prohibited the federal government from waging war

• It allowed the slave trade to continue for at least twenty more years

• It had features that prevented the abuse of government power

Does a Federalist or Anti-Federalist support the item described:

A vast republic would require factions to work together.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Does a Federalist or Anti-Federalist support the item described:

A strong government is needed to defend against attack.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Does a Federalist or Anti-Federalist support the item described:

The "necessary and proper" clause will give Congress too much power.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Does a Federalist or Anti-Federalist support the item described:

They argued that power separated among the three branches would protect against abuses.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which factor would Anti-Federalist most strongly support?

• Sharing of power between the federal and state governments.

• Spread of slavery into the western territories.

• Acquisition of lands from France and Spain.

• Limitations placed on the power of state governments.

Which statement reflects the Federalists' philosophy regarding the power of the federal government?

• The government which governs least governs best.

• The federal government should cede most of its power to the state governments

• The executive branch has only those powers given to it by the Supreme Court.

• The government may exercise all powers that are "necessary and proper" to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution.

Select all of the arguments that are used to support the idea that The Federalist Papers continue to be of importance today.

• The Federalist Papers provide a logical defense in response to those opposed to the U.S. Constitution.

• The Federalist Papers are a source that helps us to interpret certain parts of the U.S. Constitution.

• The Federalist Papers attack the apparent weaknesses found in the Declaration of Independence.

• The Federalist Papers act as a guide to the thinking of the author's actual intent behind each article in the U.S. Constitution.

• The Federalist Papers were a guide to the thinking of the writers that created the Articles of Confederation.