Federalists & Antifederalists

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

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

The Constitution creates a Supreme Court that is too powerful because the judges don’t answer to anyone.

The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.