Quiz/Ratifying the Constitution

Which group believed the Constitution gave too much power to the central government?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

• Patriots

• Colonial legislators

James Madison was primarily known as a:

• Strong Antifederalist

• Supporter of states' rights

• Federalist who supported the Constitution

• British sympathizer

The Federalist Papers were written by:

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams and Mercy Otis Warren

What was the main concern of Antifederalists like George Mason?

• The Constitution created too weak a government

• The Constitution lacked protection for individual rights

• The Constitution gave too much power to states

• The Constitution was too complicated

Which statement best describes the compromise between Federalists and Antifederalists?

• Complete rejection of the Constitution

• Adding a Bill of Rights to address individual freedoms

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 13

Who was an Antifederalist who spoke passionately about protecting American liberty?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

The Federalist Papers were published:

• Before the Constitution was drafted

• Anonymously under the name Publius

• Only in Virginia

• By the British government

Which group typically included more small farmers and debtors?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

• Colonial governors

• British sympathizers

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:

• Completely rewrite the government structure

• Protect individual freedoms

• Splitting the country into separate nations

• Eliminating state governments