Understanding the Bill of Rights and Federalism

What does the term 'Federalist' refer to?

• A supporter of the proposed Constitution.

• An opponent of the proposed Constitution.

• A type of government system.

• A political party.

What does the term 'Anti-Federalist' refer to?

• A person who supported the ratification of the Constitution.

• A person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution.

• A person who was indifferent to the Constitution.

• A person who advocated for a strong central government.

The term 'Federalist' in the context of American history refers to:

• A political party that supported a strong central government

• A group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution

• A movement advocating for states' rights

• A faction that supported the Articles of Confederation

The Constitution gives too much power to the federal government.

• True

• False

The term 'Anti-Federalist' in American history refers to:

• Supporters of the Constitution

• Opponents of the Constitution

• Advocates for a strong central government

• Proponents of the Bill of Rights

The United States needs a strong federal government.

• True

• False

The term 'Federalist' refers to:

• a political party in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries

• a type of government that emphasizes a strong central authority

• a supporter of the anti-federalist movement

• a term used to describe the separation of powers in government

True or False: The Constitution would not protect individual liberties.

• True

• False

What does the term 'Anti-Federalist' refer to?

• Supporters of a strong central government

• Opponents of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• Advocates for a monarchy

• Proponents of the Bill of Rights

Why did the Constitution need a Bill of Rights?

• To limit government power

• To protect individual freedoms

• To establish a monarchy

• To increase taxes