Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Quiz

Who wanted a strong national government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• British

• French

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

• A new president

• A Bill of Rights

• More taxes

• A new flag

Which amendment gives people the right to speak freely?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Why did the Federalists support the new Constitution?

• They wanted to eliminate all state governments

• They believed it would create a strong national government

• They wanted to increase taxes

• They wanted to remove the president

What is the main idea of the Tenth Amendment?

• It gives all power to the president

• It reserves powers for the states or the people

• It allows soldiers to live in people's homes

• It bans all forms of punishment

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• The British

• The French

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Freedom of speech

• Unreasonable searches

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Quartering of soldiers

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists resolve their differences?

• By going to war

• By adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

• By creating a new country

• By abolishing the Constitution

Who was a famous Anti-Federalist?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

• John Jay

What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?

• Freedom of religion

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial