The Federalists vs. The Antifederalists Article Quiz

What is the main purpose of the article?

• to highlight the Federalist perspective on the U.S. Constitution

• to explain how debates about the Constitution shaped the U.S.

• to list the amendments in the Bill of Rights

• to compare and contrast the governing philosophies of Great Britain and the U.S.

Which of these words best describes the United States in 1787?

• balanced

• disorganized

• strong

• united

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• It focused too much on the personal freedoms.

• It gave some states more power than others.

• It created a very weak central government.

• It made it difficult for states to enforce laws.

What was the main disagreement between the Federalists and the Antifederalists?

• the process for approving the Constitution

• the protection of individual freedoms

• the strength of the federal government

• the division of the government into three parts

Antifederalists thought that the supremacy clause would____.

• give the federal government too much power

• make the states too strong

• give the government needed authority

• help organize the country

Which of these delegates was a Federalist?

• Patrick Henry

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Robert Yates

What does conceal mean in this sentence? "A group of leaders could conceal faults and destroy responsibility."

• divide

• hide

• repair

• reveal

Which section best explains the fears Antifederalists had about returning to monarchy?

• "How strong should the federal government be?"

• "Is a president necessary?"

• "Do individual freedoms need to be guaranteed in writing?"

• "And the winner was..."

Which was any effect of New Hampshire approving the Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation was ratified.

• Delegates wrote a new constitution.

• The Federalists and Antifederalists emerged.

• The Constitution would become law.

Which event happened in 1791?

• The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.

• The Constitution was officially ratified.

• Delaware voted to approve the Constitution.

• The Federalists declared victory.