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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word ratify means:

a)

To disagree

b)

To vote

c)

To approve

d)

To complete

2.

People who supported the Constitution and favored a stronger national government were called:

a)

Radicals

b)

Activists

c)

Federalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

3.

The first ten amendments, or additions to the Constitution, which give people important rights such as freedom of speech are called:

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

4.

People who opposed the Constitution because they felt it created a national government that was too strong were called:

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Radicals

d)

Activists

5.

Federalists believed:

a)

That there are safeguards in the constitution that will never allow the government to be tyrannical like Britain.

b)

That they would not ratify the constitution without a bill of rights.

c)

That the Constitution gives the government too much power and the power should remain in the states.

d)

All of the above

6.

What was needed to pass the Constitution?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

2/3 Majority

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

All of the above

7.

Which group believed that the Constitution gave the national (central) government too much power and states too little power?

a)

Radicals

b)

Advocates

c)

Anti-Federalists

d)

Federalists

8.

Which group fears the Constitution gave too much power to the executive branch of government--The president could end up like a king.

a)

Radicals

b)

Advocates

c)

Anti-Federalists

d)

Federalists

9.

Which group would agree with this quote," ...after so recent a triumph [win] over the British king, after blood has been spent, it is truly astonishing [surprising] that a set of men among our Americans would champion [support] a government that would destroy our liberties."

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

10.

Anti-Federalists...

a)

Would not ratify the Constitution without a Bill or Rights or a list of rights of all citizens.

b)

Represented farmers led by Jefferson, Henry, and Adams.

c)

Were not in support of a strong national government.

d)

All of the Above