Federalists & Anti-Federalists

Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

• National
• State
• Central
• Republican

Federalists supported a strong ____________ government. 

• National
• State
• Monarchy
• Republican

Which statement best reflects the views of Anti-Federalists?

• "We need a new constitution

• "We support ratification of the constitution."

• "We fear a strong national government."

• "We oppose a bill of rights."

Which of the following is true of the Federalists?

• They feared the Articles of Confederation could not keep the country united.

• They opposed ratification of the Constitution.

• They opposed a strong central government.

• They supported the division of the United States into 13 separate countries.

“We have no reason to eliminate our state governments, or think they are incapable of acting wisely. Our state governments should be the guardians of our rights and interests.”

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“It is unfair to presume that the representatives of the people will be tyrants in the federal government, but not the in the state government. If we are convinced that the federal government will pass laws that go against the interests of the people, then we should have no federal government at all. But if we unite, we can accomplish great things. ”

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“No reasonable man would want to establish a government that is unfriendly to the liberty of the people. Do not assume, gentlemen, that the advocates of this Constitution are motivated by their ambition. It is an unjust and uncharitable view. ”

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“In a country where most people live more than twelve hundred miles from the center, I don’t think one [government] body can legislate for the whole. Can such a government design a system of taxation that will be beneficial for everyone?”

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“The president serves a four year term and can be removed from office through the impeachment process. In addition, the Congress and the judiciary are given powers which allow them to balance and check the actions of the President. Thus, the president will not be like a monarch.”

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“The powers of the National government are too broad and poorly defined, and the powers of the individual states are left unclear.”

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