Federalists & Anti-Federalists

What was the first form of government organized under in America?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

The Constitution created a stronger central government that shared power with the ____.

• federalists

• states

• anti-federalists

• citizens

What did the anti-federalists believe best protected citizens' freedom?

• A strong central government

• Local governments

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What did the anti-federalists fear about a strong central government?

• It would protect citizens' rights

• It would become too powerful

• It would support the states

• It would create a king.

The Constitution had how many branches to limit each other's power?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

The term 'federal' refers to which government?

• Local

• State

• Central

• Foreign

Who used the fake name 'Publius' to write letters supporting the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• All of the above.

The anti-federalists responded with their own series of letters and essays arguing that the Constitution was a threat to ____.

• liberty

• power

• government

• states

Which group would likely support the statement: 'The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states'?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Fill in the blank: 'The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.' This statement would likely be supported by ______.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists