Debate over Ratification:Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist

Which best describes the power of government under the Articles of Confederation

• the national government had most of the power

• congress enforced its power by taxing states

• the states had more power than the national government

• government served to successfully unite the needs of all the states

Why did anti-federalists push for an addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution

• there was a precedent for doing so in Great Britain's Constitution

• they believed the government needed protection from possible uprisings

• they believed that people's liberties needed protection from the government

• there was already a requirement to do so but Federalists were ignoring it

The Great Compromise helped settle what issue

• slavery

• taxation

• representation

• power of the states

Why did Anti-Federalists agree to ratify the Constitution

• the addition of the Bill of Rights

• the Necessary and Proper Clause

• the 3/5 Compromise

• the Articles of Confederation were added

What was the Federalists’ argument for not adding a separate bill of rights to the Constitution?

• A separate bill of rights might be used later to weaken America’s reputation.

• A separate bill of rights be might used later to free enslaved people.

• A separate bill of rights was unnecessary because the new government would have limited power.

• A separate bill of rights was unnecessary because the Constitution was not taking away any rights from citizens.

The Anti-Federalists’ main objection to ratifying the Constitution was that it

• had no bill of rights.

• did not have a judiciary.

• had no provision for a militia.

• did not divide the central government.

The Bill of Rights is not necessary.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Governing power should be given to the states.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which group argued that a Bill of Rights needed to be added to the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which group favored strong state governments?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists