Federalists vs Anti-Federalist

Which group believed the Constitution gave too much power to the national government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Who opposed the ratification of the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

What did the Federalists support?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Into which two groups did the Founding Fathers split?

• Democrats and Republicans

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists and Patriots

• Conservatives and Liberals

What did the Anti-Federalists advocate for?

• Strong state governments

• Strong central government

• No government

• Monarchy

Who believed that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Who argued that the Constitution would create a government too powerful and distant from the people?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

What did the Federalists believe about the Bill of Rights?

• It was essential for protecting individual freedoms.

• It was unnecessary because all rights were already protected.

• It was a bad idea because some rights may be left out.

• It was a temporary measure until a better system was developed.

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporters of a strong central government

• Opponents of the Constitution

• Advocates for a monarchy

• Proponents of a national bank

What was the purpose of the Anti-Federalist papers?

• To support the Constitution

• To show concern about the Constitution

• To ignore the Constitution

• To amend the Constitution