Ch. 13 (part 2) Test # 13

Who were known as Federalists in the context of the ratification of the Constitution?

• Those who opposed the Constitution

• Those who supported the Constitution

• Those who were neutral

• Those who supported the monarchy

What was the main belief of the Federalists regarding federalism?

• It would lead to a monarchy

• It was ineffective in preserving liberty

• It was the most effective way to preserve liberty

• It gave too much power to the states

What did the Anti-Federalists argue about the Constitution?

• It gave too much power to the federal government

• It perfectly balanced power between the states and the federal government

• It weakened the federal government

• It abolished the states' powers

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Enumerated Powers

• The Reserved Powers

Which type of powers are shared between the federal and state governments?

• Enumerated powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Judicial powers

What is the definition of 'popular sovereignty'?

• Power held by the federal courts

• Rule by the elected representatives

• Rule by the people

• Power divided between different branches of government

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

• States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

• A strong Central Government.

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

• a powerful National Government

What did Federalists want?

• A Bill of Rights
• More power to be given to the states
• More protection of individual rights
• A strong, central government

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

• Lubbock Avalanche Journal

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Pentagon Papers

Anti-Federalists argued all of the following except:

• The US Supreme Court should not be able to overturn decisions made in the state courts.
• The federal governmnet is given too much control over local affairs.
• Individual rights should be given priority over government authority.
• The national legislative and executive branches are not given enough power.