A.G. - Fed/AFed Arguments

Who argued that the new government would possess absolute and uncontrollable powers?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which group believed that having every state regulate its own currency would hurt the economy?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who argued that the powers delegated to the federal government were few and limited?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Which group argued that a federally controled military could lead to the destruction of liberty?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who argued that the Constitution would not enlarge federal powers but change them to become more effective?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

According to the Anti-Federalist view, Congress' power...

• was limited and clearly defined

• extended to every aspect of everyday life

What is the concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the judicial power of the United States?

• It was too democratic

• It would swallow up the state courts

• It had too little authority

Which of these was a major fear of the Federalists?

• loss of states' sovereignty

• threats from Britain, Spain, and Native Americans

• suppression of individual liberty

Which of these was a major fear of the Anti-Federalists?

• threats from external enemies

• consilidation of government power in the federal government

• insurrection and internal uprising

The Federalists argued that the best way to defend all the states was too...

• rely on the militias of each state

• build a national army

• build international alliances