Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

The President created by the Constitution is really just a king

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

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

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

WHO WOULD SAY THIS?

The United States is too large to have a central government. People won’t know their leaders and will lose control over the government.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist