Federalists and Anti-Federalists Quiz

What was the Federalists' stance on the Constitution?

• They opposed ratifying it

• They favored ratifying it as written

• They wanted to rewrite it entirely

• They ignored it

Why did many Federalists initially oppose adding a Bill of Rights?

• They believed it was unnecessary

• They thought it would limit state power

• They feared it would imply more federal power

• They wanted more rights listed

Who were key figures among the Anti-Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

• Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay

• James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin

What did Anti-Federalists believe about the Constitution's ability to restrain federal power?

• It was sufficient

• It was excessive

• It was insufficient

• It was irrelevant

What did Anti-Federalists argue was necessary to safeguard freedoms?

• A strong central government

• A Bill of Rights

• More state power

• A new Constitution

What did Federalists argue about the structure of the Constitution?

• It was too rigid

• It adequately protected liberties

• It needed more amendments

• It was too lenient

What did Federalists believe about checks and balances?

• They were unnecessary

• They would ensure effective governance

• They were too complicated

• They would weaken the government

What was a condition for the Anti-Federalists' support of the Constitution?

• Inclusion of a Bill of Rights

• Expansion of federal powers

• Elimination of state governments

• Immediate abolition of slavery

What is a major controversy surrounding the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• It limits federal power

• It grants Congress broad discretion

• It abolishes state laws

• It restricts the judiciary

Who wrote the Brutus Papers?

• An Anti-Federalist using the pseudonym 'Brutus'

• A Federalist using the pseudonym 'Publius'

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington