Question 1

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

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To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

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To strengthen the authority of the federal government

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To give each state an equal amount of power

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To improve the organization of the judiciary

Question 2

In the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which point would have been made by a Federalist?

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“The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions.”

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“The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union.”

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“The states are unable to protect the rights of the people.”

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“The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue.”

Question 3

What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?

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The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government.

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Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis.

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The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.

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Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.

Question 4

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it —

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the states would surrender too much power to the federal government

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the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable

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alliances could not be formed with other countries

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individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government

Question 5

Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

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Speaker 1

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Speaker 2

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Speaker 3

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Speaker 4

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