Federalist/Anti-Federalist Modified Quiz
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9 questions
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Which group pushed for more powers for the national government?
Which group pushed for more powers for the national government?
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What key principle did Federalists argue for during the ratification of the Constitution?
What key principle did Federalists argue for during the ratification of the Constitution?
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Who opposed strong central government and demanded a Bill of Rights?
Who opposed strong central government and demanded a Bill of Rights?
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- Does the following excerpt from the debate over ratification of the Constitution represent the viewpoint of a federalist or an anti-federalist?
If the new Constitution be examined with accuracy and candor [honesty], it will be found that the change which it proposes consists much less in the addition of NEW POWERS to the Union, than in the invigoration of its ORIGINAL POWERS. . . . The powers relating to war and peace, armies and fleets, treaties and finance, with the other more considerable powers, are all vested in the existing Congress by the articles of Confederation. The proposed change does not enlarge these powers; it only substitutes a more effectual mode of administering them.
- Does the following excerpt from the debate over ratification of the Constitution represent the viewpoint of a federalist or an anti-federalist?
If the new Constitution be examined with accuracy and candor [honesty], it will be found that the change which it proposes consists much less in the addition of NEW POWERS to the Union, than in the invigoration of its ORIGINAL POWERS. . . . The powers relating to war and peace, armies and fleets, treaties and finance, with the other more considerable powers, are all vested in the existing Congress by the articles of Confederation. The proposed change does not enlarge these powers; it only substitutes a more effectual mode of administering them.
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Which of the following parts of the U.S. Constitution would the Anti-Federalists oppose (disagree with)? (There are 3)
Which of the following parts of the U.S. Constitution would the Anti-Federalists oppose (disagree with)? (There are 3)
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- The 9th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is shown below. How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?
The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [take away] others retained by the people.
- The 9th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is shown below. How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?
The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [take away] others retained by the people.
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Match whether each statement would have been a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist statement.
Match whether each statement would have been a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist statement.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Federalist | arrow_right_alt | “In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct government, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people.” |
Anti-Federalist | arrow_right_alt | “I wish for nothing more than a good government and a constitution under which our liberties will be perfectly safe. To preserve which, I think the wisest conduct will be to keep the staff of power ... in our hands as much as possible, and not ... give up a greater share of our liberties.” |
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The Bill of Rights was adopted to address Anti-Federalist concerns about the U.S. Constitution. One of the amendments from the Bill of Rights is shown.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy andpublic trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed…"
What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the U.S. Constitution that was addressed by this amendment?
The Bill of Rights was adopted to address Anti-Federalist concerns about the U.S. Constitution. One of the amendments from the Bill of Rights is shown.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and
public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed…"
What was an Anti-Federalist concern about the U.S. Constitution that was addressed by this amendment?
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The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution is shown below.
"The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
Would federalists or anti-federalists have supported this Clause of the Constitution?
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution is shown below.
"The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
Would federalists or anti-federalists have supported this Clause of the Constitution?