SS.7.CG.1.10 (Fed v. Anti-Fed)

Who wanted to get rid of the Articles of Confederation and felt the Bill of Rights was unnecessary?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Who wanted to keep a strong central government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Who wanted to keep a strong state government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Who wanted to amend (or fix) of the Articles of Confederation and wanted to add a Bill of Rights?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

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.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The President would be equivalent of a dictator or absolute monarch.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

State governments should have the authority to regulate their region.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

A bill of rights…serves to secure the minority against the usurpation and tyranny of the majority.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The creation of three equal branches would better balance government power.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists