AP Gov | 1.3 Government Power & Individual Rights | NEW!

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

• It did not establish a monarchy.

• It created a central government that was too strong.

• It did not allow states to have their own armies.

• It did not include a provision for a national bank.

What did the Anti-Federalists fear about the federal government's power?

• It would lead to the abolition of state governments.

• It would restrict personal liberties and freedoms.

• It would create a new monarchy.

• It would lead to foreign intervention in U.S. affairs.

Which document is associated with the Anti-Federalist perspective?

• Federalist No. 10

• The Declaration of Independence

• Brutus No. 1

• The Articles of Confederation

What was one of the specific changes the Anti-Federalists wanted in the Constitution?

• The establishment of a national bank

• The addition of a Bill of Rights

• The creation of a monarchy

• The elimination of the Supreme Court

Why did some delegates at the Constitutional Convention initially oppose a Bill of Rights?

• They believed it was unnecessary because the Constitution did not grant Congress the power to restrict rights.

• They thought it would make the Constitution too long.

• They wanted to leave the decision to future generations.

• They believed it would weaken the federal government.

What was Alexander Hamilton's argument against having a Bill of Rights?

• It would make the Constitution too complex.

• It could paradoxically lead to rights being taken away.

• It would give too much power to the states.

• It was unnecessary because the federal government was already limited.

Which document argued that a large republic is the best way to control factions?

• Brutus No. 1

• The Articles of Confederation

• Federalist No. 10

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Anti-Federalists predict about the U.S. Supreme Court?

• It would have no real power.

• It would overrule state courts and diminish state power.

• It would be abolished within a decade.

• It would only handle international cases.

What was one of the Anti-Federalists' concerns about the President's power?

• The President would have the power to declare war unilaterally.

• The President would have a large standing army.

• The President would be able to veto state laws.

• The President would serve for life.

What was the outcome of the Anti-Federalists' demand for a Bill of Rights?

• It was completely ignored.

• It was partially successful; a Bill of Rights was added.

• It led to the creation of a new constitution.

• It resulted in the dissolution of the federal government.