SS.7.CG.1.10 Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Who were the main supporters of the U.S. Constitution that believed in a strong central government?

• The Democrats

• The Republicans

• The Federalists

• The Anti-Federalists

What were the written essays to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution called?

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

TRUE or FALSE

The Anti-Federalists believed the U.S. Constitution protected citizens' rights and liberties.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which group was concerned about a tyrannical central government?

• The Federalists

• The Republicans

• The Democrats

• The Anti-Federalists

What was a key belief of the Federalists?

• A need for a weaker central government

• The Constitution needed major revisions

• A strong central government was necessary for unity

• Individual states should have more power than the federal government

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand the Bill of Rights?

• To strengthen the central government

• To limit the powers of the state governments

• To abolish the federal government

• To ensure protection of individual liberties

What were some protections included in the Bill of Rights?

• Due process of law

• Protection from unreasonable search and seizure

• Freedom of speech and reilgion

• All of these are correct