Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Quiz

Who were the Federalists?

• Supporters of a strong central government

• Opponents of the Constitution

• Advocates for states’ rights

• Supporters of the Bill of Rights

What was a main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• Too much power to the states

• Lack of a strong central government

• Absence of a Bill of Rights

• Excessive taxation

Which document did the Federalists write to support their views?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

What did the Anti-Federalists want to add to the Constitution?

• A stronger executive branch

• A Bill of Rights

• More power for the states

• A new system of taxation

Why did the Federalists believe a strong central government was necessary?

• To maintain state independence

• To ensure national security and stability

• To limit the power of the executive branch

• To reduce taxes

The Anti-Federalists wanted to add a (a)   to the Constitution to protect individual rights.

The debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists led to the creation of the (a)   .