Federalists and Anti Federalists

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

Nothing in the Constitution says the federal gov. has power to limit people's freedoms in the first place.

• 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

What is the significance of the Constitution Convention?

• America declared its independence
• The First Continental Congress was written
• The U.S. Constitution was written at this convention
• The Articles of Confederation was written at this convention

A strong President is necessary to protect country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

What was the first plan of government in the U.S

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Northwest Ordinance

• Representative

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were....

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists