Federalist v Anti-Federalist

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Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

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State

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Federalists supported a strong ____________ government.

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National

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The Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the ____________  ____ ___________ because it kept the Federal government weak.

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Articles of Confederation

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Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?

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to protect their rights

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Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that divides power between the central government and state governments.

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Divides power between the central government and state governments.

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What is the highest law in the United States government?

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U.S. Constitution

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What is the purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual rights of the people

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Which statement best reflects the views of Anti-Federalists? Options: "We need a new constitution", "We support ratification of the constitution.", "We fear a strong national government.", "We oppose a bill of rights."

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We fear a strong national government.

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What did Federalists and Antifederalists disagree most strongly about?

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a strong national government

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What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

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The lack of a bill of rights.