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Federalists/Anti-Federalists Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is a central point of the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
a)
The number of states in the Union
b)
The strength of the central government
c)
The number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
d)
Where the capital of the United States will be
2.
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists Papers were published in?
a)
books
b)
newspapers
c)
Youtube
d)
TikTok
3.
What change did the Federalists agree to that led to the ratification of the Constitution?
a)
Strengthening of the state governments
b)
The addition of the Bill of RIghts after ratification
c)
The addition of the Bill of Rights before ratification
d)
Taking away powers of the federal government
4.
The first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution is known as the
a)
The 10 amendments
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Bill of Liberties
d)
The Bill of Amendments
5.
Federalists were often based out of ___________________, while the Anti-Federalists come from __________________.
a)
large cities, rural areas
b)
western cities, eastern cities
c)
rural areas, large cities
d)
northern cities, southern cities
6.
Some key Federalists leader were
a)
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
b)
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
c)
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris
d)
Samuel Adams, Paul Revere
7.
Federalists believed that a strong central government would allow for (pick 2)
a)
revenue to be generated by the central government
b)
rights of the states to be infringed upon
c)
rights of the citizens would be infringed upon
d)
the federal government to function efficiently
8.
The Anti-Federalists were angered over the lack of what in the Constitution
a)
The power of the federal government
b)
A BIll of Rights
c)
The ratification process
d)
The length of the document
9.
"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; with which last the power of taxation will, for the most part, be connected. The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the State" The following is an excerpt from Federalists #45. What Federalist's idea does this excerpt show?
a)
That the federal government will hold all of the power
b)
That a Bill of Rights was not needed
c)
That although more power will be given to the central government, a number of powers are still reserved to the states.
d)
That the powers of the states are limited and unimportant.
10.
The Federalists thought a Bill of Rights was ___________, while the Anti-Federalists thought that a Bill of Rights was ______________.
a)
essential, unnecessary
b)
optional, unnecessary
c)
unnecessary, essential
d)
unnecessary, optional
11.

What was the name of the newspaper articles (essays) written by Hamilton, Madison, & Jay arguing for the new and stronger central government?

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

Anti-Federalist Papers

12.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

13.

Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Constitutional Cronies

d)

Ardent Advocates

14.

Which group wanted the states to have more power?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Loyalists

d)

Patriots

15.

Believed in strong STATE governments.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

16.

Believed in a strong NATIONAL (Central) government. This would include Congress and the President.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

17.

Which party would believe this statement : "A strong central government is essential to the survival of our nation"?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

18.

Which of the following was a main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

a)

Excessive taxation by the states

b)

Too many rights for the states

c)

Lack of a national army

d)

Too much power given to the central government

19.

Who were the primary authors of the Federalist Papers?

a)

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

b)

John Hancock, Thomas Paine, James Monroe

c)

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams

d)

Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry

20.

Which document did the Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution to protect individual freedoms?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Federalist Papers

21.

Which of the following best describes a belief held by the Federalists?

a)

The Articles of Confederation were sufficient for governing the nation.

b)

All power should remain with the people and not with any government.

c)

A strong national government is necessary to maintain order and unity.

d)

The federal government should have limited power and states should be supreme.

22.

What was a major reason Anti-Federalists opposed the original Constitution?

a)

It did not include a list of individual rights.

b)

It gave too much power to the state governments.

c)

It abolished the office of the President.

d)

It required unanimous approval from all states.

23.

This group had a lot of support from common people & small farmers.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

24.

Who would agree with this quote- ". . .the number of representatives should be so large that both rich & poor people will choose to be representatives."

It's the same group that was supported by common people & small farmers.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

25.

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined and specific to national issues.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

26.

This group was supported by wealthy businessmen & had a lot of supporters in the cities.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

27.

Federalist No. 51 argues for the following principles of government in order to limit the power of government?

a)

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

b)

Elitism and Pluralism

c)

Hyperpluralism and Federalism

d)

Federalism and Elitism

28.

According to Federalist #51, why is it necessary to put limits on the power of government?

a)

For effective policy implementation

b)

To protect the states

c)

Human nature requires it

d)

To protect minority rights

29.

Of the original 13 states, how many were required to ratify the Constitution prior to it going into effect?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

10

d)

13

30.

Which two states were critical to the ratification process of the Constitution?

a)

Ohio

b)

Virginia

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

New York

e)

New Jersy

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