Understanding Federalists and Antifederalists

What is a Federalist?

• A supporter of a strong national government and centralization

• A person opposed to the U.S. Constitution

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

Who is an Antifederalist?

• A supporter of industrialization

• A person opposed to the new U.S. Constitution

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

What is an amendment?

• A supporter of a strong national government

• A person opposed to the U.S. Constitution

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A supporter of centralization

• A person opposed to the U.S. Constitution

• A change or addition to the Constitution

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791

Who would likely say, "I want a strong national government"?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Neither

• Both

Who would likely say, "I am afraid the states will lose power"?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Neither

• Both

Who would likely say, "Your president may easily become king"?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Neither

• Both

Who would likely say, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary"?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Neither

• Both

Who would likely say, "I favor a weak central government"?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Neither

• Both

Who would likely say, "I disagree with the opinions of Alexander Hamilton"?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Neither

• Both