Federalists v Anti-Federalists
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- Q1Why were the Anti-Federalists opposed (against) a strong central government?They wanted a King to rule them like in England.They thought a strong central government could would protect individual rights.They feared a strong central government would lead to a tyranical monachy like they had in England.They wanted less state rights.60s
- Q2Who favored a STRONG central government and WEAK State governments?FederalistsRepublicansAnti-FederalistsDemocrats60s
- Q3In order for the Anti-Federalists to agree on a new Constitution, they wanted a Bill of Rights included in the new Constitution to protect people’s rights. True or False?FalseTrue60s
- Q4The Anti-Federalists believed in a WEAK central government and STRONG State governments. True or False?TrueFalse60s
- Q5Both parties came to a compromise (agreement) where the Articles of Confederation were abolished and a new Constitution was formed with a Bill of Rights to protect people’s rights and the State rights. True or False?FalseTrue60s
- Q6Why did the Federalists believe that NO Bill of Rights was needed to protect indvidual rights?They believed that the Seperation of Powers along with Checks and Balances would protect those rights.Theybelieved that the Articles of Confederation must remain as the country's supreme law of the land.They believed that a Bill of Rights was too excessive as a protection.They believed the States would have enough power to protect rights.120s