CS 7: Federalists/AntiFederalists Vocabulary

What does the term "ratify" mean?

• To reject

• To approve

• To delay

• To negotiate

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporters of the new U.S. Constitution

• Opponents to the new U.S. Constitution

• Advocates for a strong central government

• Proponents of a standing army

What are the Anti-Federalist Papers?

• Essays supporting the Constitution

• Series of letters opposing the proposed Constitution

• Documents advocating for a standing army

• Articles promoting national taxation

What did the Federalists favor?

• Weak central government

• Ratification of the Constitution

• More power to states

• Opposition to national taxation

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A series of letters opposing the Constitution

• A system of checks and balances

• A permanent army of professional soldiers

What is a standing army?

• A temporary military force

• A permanent army of professional soldiers

• A group of volunteer soldiers

• A militia formed during emergencies

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

• To increase government power

• To limit the powers of each branch of government

• To promote a standing army

• To oppose the Constitution

What are individual rights?

• Rights granted by the government

• Basic liberties and rights of all citizens

• Privileges for government officials

• Special rights for military personnel

What does "due process of law" ensure?

• Quick trials

• Fair treatment through the judicial system

• Immediate punishment

• Government control over trials

What is the freedom of press?

• The right to publish without restriction

• The right to assemble peacefully

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial