Federalists and Anti-Federalists Quiz

According to Melancton Smith, why should the number of representatives be large?

• To ensure a competitive position for ordinary people

• To prevent the government from falling into the hands of the few and the rich

• To allow both rich and poor people to choose representatives

• To give more respect to the rich

What does Alexander Hamilton argue about a large representation?

• It is necessary to understand the interests of the people

• It is false that someone can understand fifty people as well as twenty people

• It is dangerous to assume that men become more wicked as they gain wealth and education

• It is essential for a pure democracy to function effectively

Which group does Melancton Smith believe will never be chosen if the number of representatives is small?

• The rich

• The poor

• The middle-class yeoman (farmer)

• The educated

According to Alexander Hamilton, which group has higher moral standards in a community?

• The rich

• The poor

• The educated

• Both groups engage in immoral or wicked behavior

What type of government would the Anti-Federalists like to see?

• A pure democracy

• A representative democracy

• A powerful central government

• A government of oppression

What type of government would the Federalists like to see?

• A pure democracy

• A representative democracy

• A powerful central government

• A government of oppression

The group of people who supported the Federalist point of view were property owners, landed rich, merchants.

• True

• False

The Anti-Federalist point of view was supported by small farmers, shopkeepers, laborers.

• True

• False

What did the Anti-Federalists want in terms of government structure?

• Stronger state governments at the expense of the federal government

• A powerful central government

• Frequent elections and smaller districts

• More direct democracy

What did the Federalists want in terms of government structure?

• Stronger state governments at the expense of the federal government

• A powerful central government

• Frequent elections and smaller districts

• More direct democracy