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Federalist or Anti-Federalist?

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I believe that adding a Bill of Rights is absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the people

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

2.

I've been reading a lot of Alexander Hamilton's writing and I agree with him that a strong national government will help unite the country.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

3.

I do not agree with ratification of the Constitution because I think the Articles of Confederation do a better job or protecting the rights of the states and people.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

4.

I think I will vote in favor of ratifying the Constitution because I think it's so much better than the Articles of Confederation

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

5.

I think states should have more power than the Federal Government

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

6.

I think that the federal government should be the final authority. If not, then aren't we just separate countries loosely connected?

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

7.

We have to be careful! A president might quickly become a tyrant or king. Remember King George III? This country will not stand for another tyrant!

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

8.

This Country desperately needs a President. The Constitution allows other branches of government to stop the President from getting too powerful.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

9.

I'm a small farmer from South Carolina. I support an economy based on agriculture.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

10.

I'm a business owner from New York. I think the future of this country lies in banking and industry. Big cities are awesome!

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

11.

I don't trust Alexander Hamilton and his big city friends. What about the rights of the people?

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

12.

Hamilton might be arrogant, but he knows what's best for this country. I agree with him and John Adams

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

13.

There should NOT be a federal army. This would lead to disaster and the people would be bullied into obeying the government.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

14.

I refuse to ratify the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights is added- We have to make sure people have rights and states are given some control.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

15.

We don't need a Bill of Rights. We can trust the Federal Government to respect the rights of the people. By maintaining order, the Constitution will give the people peace and security.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist