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1.10 Understanding the Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

Who were the main supporters of the U.S. Constitution advocating for a strong central government?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Federalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

2.

What did the Federalists believe was necessary to protect the nation's interests?

a)

Strong central government

b)

Strong local governments

c)

Weak government

d)

No government

3.

What did the Federalist Papers aim to support?

a)

Abolition of the Constitution

b)

Dissolution of the union

c)

Ratification of the Constitution

d)

Creation of a new government

4.

Which group was concerned about the potential for an overly powerful central government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Monarchists

c)

Anti-Federalists

d)

Libertarians

5.

What did the Anti-Federalists advocate for inclusion in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Bill of Goods

c)

Bill of Sale

d)

Bill of Trade

6.

What was a major fear of the Anti-Federalists regarding the original Constitution?

a)

Insufficient military provisions

b)

Too much freedom

c)

Overly powerful central government

d)

Lack of economic provisions

7.

Who were among the prominent Anti-Federalists?

a)

Benjamin Franklin, James Monroe

b)

George Washington, John Adams

c)

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

d)

Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry

8.

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

a)

Second

b)

Third

c)

First

d)

Fourth

9.

Which rights are included in the Bill of Rights?

a)

Freedom of speech, right to bear arms

b)

Right to education, right to internet access

c)

Right to vote, right to privacy

d)

Freedom to travel, freedom to work

10.

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

a)

Third

b)

Second

c)

First

d)

Fourth