Federalists Versus Antifederalists

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

• Success, Strong.

• Success, Weak.

• Failure, Weak.

• Failure, Strong.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiggs

• Representatives

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

• Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

• spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

• oppose a strong centralized government.

• create a new monarchy.

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 was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a federal court system

• The lack of legislative veto power

• The lack of a strong military

• The lack of a bill of rights

Who would say: I believe that laws should come from a Centralized government.

• Federalist
• Anti-federalist

Who would say: A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Anti-Federalist 
• Federalist

The Federalist Papers were a series of newspaper articles published in 1787 and 1788 to win support for the

• right of the colonies to rebel against Great Britain
• right of a state to secede from the Union
• ratification of the United States Constitution
• construction of an interstate canal system

Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists