Federalist v. Anti-Federalist

Why was the government unable to stop Shay's Rebellion?

• Under the Articles, the government was unable to enforce laws.

• Under the Articles, the government did not have a military.

• Under the Articles, the government could not collect taxes.

• Under the Articles, the government did not have a judicial branch.

Which group was in favor of the new Constitution?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which group wanted a stronger central government?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which group was in favor of fixing the Articles and keeping stronger state power?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would say something like 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: "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

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

What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a strong military

• The lack of legislative veto power

• The lack of a bill of rights

• The lack of a federal court system

Who would say: 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: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist