American Government & Civics Assessment

The main concern of the Anti-Federalists about the Constitution was:

• Strong military

• Lack of Bill of Rights

• Weak executive branch

• Excessive state power

Which writings supported ratification of the Constitution?

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Which of the following was a Federalist?

• Patrick Henry

• George Mason

• Alexander Hamilton

• Richard Henry Lee

Who demanded a Bill of Rights before ratification?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whigs

• Tories

The Federalists believed a strong central government was necessary to:

• Protect states from one another

• Eliminate state governments

• Limit trade

• End slavery

Which compromise helped secure ratification of the Constitution?

• Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

• Addition of Bill of Rights

• Missouri Compromise

Who argued that “If men were angels, no government would be necessary”?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

What did Anti-Federalists fear most about the new Constitution?

• Too many amendments

• Loss of state sovereignty

• Weak legislature

• Too much democracy

Which group stressed the importance of separation of powers to prevent tyranny?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Populists

Which document resulted from Anti-Federalist concerns?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact