Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Under the Articles of Confederation, the founding fathers realized that __________ held too much power.

• local governments

• state governments

• the central government

When the founding fathers wrote the US Constitution they gave the central government __________ power with the states.

• more

• shared

• less

What are characteristics of an Anti-Federalist?

• Preferred strong state governments, feared a strong central government, opposed parts of the Constitution

• Supported a strong central government, wanted a Bill of Rights, believed in a monarchy

• Wanted a strong military, supported federal laws, wanted another king

• Believed in a strong executive branch, supported federal taxes, wanted a national bank

What are characteristics of a Federalist?

• Supported a strong central government, believed in three branches of government, approved of the Constitution

• Preferred state independence, opposed federal laws, wanted a weak central government

• Believed in a monarchy, supported state laws, wanted a strong military

• Opposed the Constitution, wanted a Bill of Rights, believed in state sovereignty

Who would likely say, "The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states"?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would likely say, "The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined."?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would likely say, "The Constitution says federal laws are 'the supreme law of the land,' so the federal government could just take complete control"?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would likely say, "A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly"?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would likely say, "The President created by the Constitution is really just a king"?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Who would likely say, "The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like 'Duke' or 'King,' so the government will always belong to the people"?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist