Quiz on Federalists and Anti-Federalists

What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Articles of Confederation were strengthened

• A new constitution was created

• The colonies declared independence

• The British regained control

What was the government unable to do under the Articles of Confederation?

• Declare war

• Collect taxes

• Sign treaties

• Print money

What did the farmers dislike about the Articles of Confederation?

• It provided too much power to the states

• It allowed for high taxes

• It did not protect their farms

• It required military service

What was the main issue with the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It was too powerful.

• It could not fund the military.

• It had too many laws.

• It was too centralized.

What is not covered in the civics state exam according to the text?

• The difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• The signing of the Constitution

• The arguments or thumb wars between groups

• The role of the president

What was the main goal of the group wanting to start over at the convention?

• To maintain the status quo

• To create something brand new

• To return to British rule

• To expand westward

What was needed to interpret the laws according to the text?

• A legislative assembly

• A supreme court

• A presidential decree

• A public referendum

What was the purpose of dividing power to each branch of government?

• To increase efficiency

• To prevent one from overpowering the other

• To reduce costs

• To simplify governance

What did the Federalists want to give back to the legislative branch?

• The power to declare war

• The power to collect taxes

• The power to appoint judges

• The power to regulate trade

What did the anti-federalists believe was necessary for a new constitution?

• A simple majority

• Unanimous agreement

• A public vote

• Approval from the president