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Federalists and Republicans

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Federalists believed...

a)

The Articles were better than the constitution

b)

In a strict interpretation of the Constitution

c)

They shouldn't sign the Constitution

d)

In a loose interpretation of the Constitution

2.

The Federalists believed...

a)

people are basically selfish

b)

people are basically wise

c)

people can govern themselves

d)

the state should have more power than the federal government

3.

The Federalists believed..

a)

George Washington was an ineffective leader

b)

the wealthy and well educated should make decisions

c)

a public-spirited dictator should make decisions

d)

all people should participate in making decisions

4.

The federalists believed and Alien and Sedition Acts

a)

was proof that the nation needed a bank

b)

were against their 1st Amendment

c)

helped to stop the Whiskey Rebellion

d)

were constitutional

5.

What did the Federalist believe the ideal economy should be based on?

a)

bit coin

b)

agriculture/farming

c)

big business and manufacturing

d)

technology

6.

Who did the Federalists want the US to ally with?

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Scotland

7.

The Federalists believed states rights were

a)

the only way to stay united

b)

a great idea

c)

necessary and proper

d)

limited

8.

The Federalists believed the Whiskey Rebellion..

a)

was an example of what is best about the United States

b)

required a strong force to stop

c)

was necessary and proper

d)

would sort itself out

9.

The Federalists believed nullification

a)

was necessary and proper

b)

was constitutional

c)

would lead to chaos and disunion

d)

was part of the agreement of joining the union

10.

The Republicans (Anit-federalists) believed

a)

in a loose interpretation of the Constitution

b)

in a strict interpretation of the Constitution

c)

they shouldn't sign the Constitution

d)

the Articles of Confederation were enough

11.

The Anti Federalists (Republicans) believed...

a)

people are basically selfish

b)

people are basically wise

c)

people cannot govern themselves

d)

the States should have less power than the Federal government

12.

The Anti-federalists (Republicans) believed the Alien and Sedition Acts...

a)

were against the 1st Amendment

b)

were constitutional

c)

was proof that a national bank was not needed

d)

helped stop the Whiskey Rebellion.

13.

The Republicans ideal economy was based on...

a)

agriculture/farming

b)

big business and manufactoring

c)

lemonade stands

d)

technology

14.

The Republicans (Anti-federalists) wanted the United States to ally with...

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Ottoman Empire

15.

The Republicans believed States' Rights were...

a)

a horrible idea

b)

the only was to stay united

c)

elastic

d)

part of the agreement of joining the Union.

16.

The Anti-federalists (Republicans) believed the Whiskey Rebellion...

a)

was an example of people exercising liberty like in the DOI

b)

required a strong force to stop

c)

should be celebrated

d)

was an embarrassment

17.

The Alien Acts required Aliens/Immigrants...

a)

to live in the US 14 years before they could vote

b)

to join the military

c)

to live west of the Appalachian Mountains

d)

to vote for Republicans

18.

Nullification means...

a)

A state can make unconstitutional laws

b)

The Federal government can choose not to follow a state law

c)

A state can choose not to follow a federal law

d)

The Federal government can make unconstitutional laws.

19.

In his Farewell Address Washington advised the people of of the United States to

a)

not divide into political parties

b)

enter into as many foreign alliances as possible

c)

make stricter gun control laws

d)

divide yourselves by geography

20.

Why did the Federalists not support the French Revolution?

a)

They French were going to start a dictatorship

b)

The French never helped the United States in the revolutionary war

c)

They feared the French people would not form a strong stable government

d)

No particular reason