Federalists v. Anti-Federalists & the PreambleQuiz

What did anti-federalists want in terms of government size?

• A large central government

• A small central government

• No government

• A monarchy

What did anti-federalists fear about a strong central government?

• It would be too weak

• It would overpower state governments

• It would be too democratic

• It would be too slow

What did anti-federalists argue about the Constitution?

• It was perfect

• It was a threat to liberty

• It was too weak

• It was too strong

What did the federalists agree to add to the Constitution?

• New states

• Ten amendments

• A new government

• A new monarchy

What did the anti-federalists fear about the central government?

• It would be too weak

• It would become like a king

• It would be too democratic

• It would be too slow

What did the federalists believe a strong central government could represent?

• Only one state

• The nation to other countries

• Only the economy

• Only the military

What did the federalists believe about the branches of government?

• They were unnecessary

• They could limit each other's power

• They were too powerful

• They were too weak

What did Federalists believe about the necessity of a strong President?

• It was unnecessary

• It was necessary to protect the country

• It was a threat to freedom

• It was similar to a king

According to Anti-Federalists, what was a concern about the Supreme Court?

• It was too weak

• It was too powerful

• It was unnecessary

• It was too small

What did Federalists believe about the power of the federal government?

• It was too much

• It was limited and well defined

• It was nonexistent

• It was excessive