Federalism, Anti-federalism, Bill of Rights, Seperation of Power

Which group insisted on the inclusion of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which major issue that was resolved in the Bill of Rights was not fully settled at the Constitutional Convention?

A.

guarantee of individual liberties

B.

powers of the Executive Branch

C.

taxation powers of the federal government

D.

balance of power between the federal and state governments

 

• A.

  guarantee of individual liberties

• B.

  powers of the Executive Branch

• C.

  taxation powers of the federal government

• D.

  balance of power between the federal and state governments

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Before ratifying the Constitution, what did the Anti-Federalists assert must be incorporated?

A.

an executive committee to support the president

B.

a commitment to form a federalized banking system

C.

an assertion of individual rights through a bill of rights

D.

an assurance to restrict the scale of the standing army

 

• A.

  an executive committee to support the president

• B.

  a commitment to form a federalized banking system

• C.

  an assertion of individual rights through a bill of rights

• D.

  an assurance to restrict the scale of the standing army

What primary condition did Federalists present for the adoption of the Constitution?

• A.

  insistence on a more robust federal authority

• B.

  a prohibition on forming alliances with foreign countries

• C.

  a requirement for dividing executive power among several leaders

• D.

  the demand for a return to the concepts of the Articles of Confederation

What was the main point of contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification of the Constitution?

• A.

  the structure of the executive branch

• B.

  the relationship with the British monarchy

• C.

  the number of states to include in the Union

• D.

  the balance of power between the national government, states, and individual rights

Which of the following best describes the Federalists' point of view?

• A.

  They supported the British monarchy.

• B.

  They opposed the Constitution and favored a weak national government.

• C.

  They favored a strong national government and supported the Constitution.

• D.

  They believed in a strong state government with a weak national government.

Why were the Anti-Federalists concerned about the original Constitution?

A.

They wanted more states in the union.

B.

They wanted stronger ties with Britain.

C.

They were afraid the executive branch would be too weak.

D.

They were worried there was insufficient protection for individual and states' rights.

• A.

  They wanted more states in the union.

• B.

  They wanted stronger ties with Britain.

• C.

  They were afraid the executive branch would be too weak.

• D.

  They were worried there was insufficient protection for individual and states' rights.

Why did the Federalists support the ratification of the Constitution without amendments?

• A.

  They wanted a large union with a multitude of states.

• B.

  They wanted to maintain a close relationship and alliance with Britain.

• C.

  They wanted to ensure the presence of a strong monarchy in the government.

• D.

  They believed the Constitution provided a good balance of power.

Which group insisted on the inclusion of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• A.

  patriots

• B.

  loyalists

• C.

  Federalists

• D.

  Anti-Federalists

A change added to a document.

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• Amendment

• Federalism

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