1.10 Anti Federalists and Federalists

Who were in favor of ratifying the U.S. Constitution without any amendments?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• Neither Federalists nor Anti-Federalists

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the U.S. Constitution?

• It did not provide enough power to the federal government

• It was too similar to the British system of government

• It lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms

• It gave too much power to the states

Which group argued that a Bill of Rights was necessary to protect citizens' liberties?

• Anti-Federalists

• Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• Neither Federalists nor Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Why did the Federalists support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution as it was?

• They preferred a weaker central government

• They wanted to adopt a monarchy

• They thought it provided adequate protection of individual rights

• They believed it would weaken the national government

What was a key outcome of the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• The dissolution of the federal government

• The establishment of a monarchy

• The removal of the executive branch

• The inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

• The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

• They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

• Ensured due process of the law.

• The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

What does ratification mean?

• To deny
• to ask for
• to demand
• to approve

Which two groups argued over the ratification (passing) of the Constitution?

• Loyalists vs Patriots
• Democrats vs Republicans
• Whigs vs Loyalists
• Federalists vs Anti-Federalists 

Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

• Speaker 1

• Speaker 2

• Speaker 3

• Speaker 4