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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which group wanted a strong central government and no Bill of Rights?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
tags9-12.AG.6 - 2. Multiple Choice
They wanted a weak central government and a Bill of Rights?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
tags9-12.AG.6 - 3. Multiple Choice
Which group would argue that a strong president is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
tags9-12.AG.6 - 4. Multiple Choice
Which group argued that the Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
tags9-12.AG.6 - 5. Multiple Choice
Which group argued that it will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
tags9-12.AG.6 - 6. Categorize
Organize these options into the right categories. When the Constitution of the United States was before the states for ratification, various attempts were made to influence the ratification debates. The Federalist Papers and Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government. Move each box to the correct column to indicate whether the quote reflects the Federalist or Anti-Federalist perspective.
(a) Federalists , (b) AntiFederalistsPowers of the state must be limited in favor of a central government with greater powers
Only a small republic is able to protect the rights of individuals
Supported ratifying the new Constitution
Wanted a Bill of Rights in order to vote for the new constitution
The necessary and proper clause will give the federal government oo much power
the states will lose some influence witht he growth of the national governments power
tags9-12.AG.6 - 7. Multiple Choice
1. Read the following excerpt from Federalist #51 in support of ratifying the u.s. Constitution.
"There are, moreover, two considerations particularly applicable to the federal system of America, which place that system in a very interesting point of view. First. In a single Republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single government; and the usurpation's are guarded against by a division of the government into distinct and separate departments. In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself." - James Madison, 1788
What three methods does Madison explain are used to limit the power of the government and protect the rights of the people?
checks and balances, federalism, political factions
bill of rights, separation of powers, federalism
federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances
separation of powers, political factions, popular sovereignty
tags9-12.AG.6 - 8. Multiple Choice
Which group views this as a problem? The constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
tags9-12.AG.6 - 9. Multiple Choice
Which group argues that the United States is too large to have a central government. People won't know their leaders and will lose control over the government?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
tags9-12.AG.6 - 10. Multiple Choice
Federalists were ____ the Bill of Rights. Anti-Federalists were _____ the Bill of Rights.
against/for
for/against
against/against
for/for
tags9-12.AG.6 - 11. Multiple Choice
A Federalist is someone who supported
sharing powers between the federal government and state governments
giving all of the power to the federal government
giving all of the power to the state governments
giving all of the power to George Washington
tags9-12.AG.6 - 12. Multiple Choice
Anti-Federalists feared
strong state government
strong federal government
spiders
weak federal and state governments
tags9-12.AG.6 - 13. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To make sure that the Constitution was not ratified
To make sure that the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution
To gain support for ratification of the Constitution
To encourage support for the war effort
tags9-12.AG.6 - 14. Drop Down
Select the option (federalist vs antifederalist ) that best matches the argument described below.
The supremacy clause places too much power in the hands of the government. (a)
The inclusion of a bill of rights is necessary to protect against government intrusion. (b)
The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty. (c)
A strong national government is necessary to address the problems encountered under the Articles of Confederation (d)
The powers of national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to the powers of state government. (e)
AntifederalistsFederaliststags9-12.AG.6 - 15. Multiple Choice
Why did Federalists think that the individual rights would not be trampled on?
The Constitution created a system of checks and balances
Individual rights were less important than the power of the national government
State governments would have more power than the national government
It was impossible to trample on individual rights in a system of republican government
tags9-12.AG.6 - 16. Multiple Choice
Read the following excerpt from Federalist No. 45 "Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered" by James Madison (1788)
"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the state governments ate numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; with which last power of taxation will, for the most part, be connected. The powers reserved to the several states will extend to all the objects which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern for lives, liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the state.
What argument does Madison make to persuade the people to accept the new U.S. Constitution?
the power of the state government will be limited
the power of the federal government will be limited
the people will have direct control over the power of the federal government
the new government will not share power between federal and state government.
tags9-12.AG.6 - 17. Multiple Choice
Which group would have made the following statement?
State governments are closer to home and can be more carefully monitored for abuses of power.
Federalists
Loyalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
tags9-12.AG.6 - Comprehension for next 2 questions
Debate over Ratification of the United States Constitution
Speaker A: “Our liberty depends on guaranteed individual rights. Citizens with these rights will be able to make decisions for the good of the whole nation.”
Speaker B: “I admire your optimism; however, only a well-educated group of elected officials should be trusted to make decisions for the good of all.”
Speaker A: “We must not allow the rule of a few privileged officials to overpower the will of average citizens.”
Speaker B: “A strong central government, composed of elected officials, will be acting in the best interests of all citizens.”
Speaker A: “I fear you are ignoring the needs of the people. There must be a guarantee that the freedoms of citizens will not be trampled over by a strong national government.”
18. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptPart A. Which Principle of the Constitution does the passage address?
Federalism
Republicanism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
tags9-12.AG.619. Multiple Choice00:0030 seconds1 ptPart B: Which Amendment is closely related to the principle in part A that you pulled from the text.
Amendment 1
Amendment 4
Amendment 5
Amendment 10
tags9-12.AG.6 - 21. Multiple Choice
Which group would have made the following statement?
The system of checks and balances included in the Constitution would keep the national government from becoming too powerful.
Loyalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Federalists
tags9-12.AG.6 - 22. Multiple Choice
Which group would have made the following statement?
Other countries do not respect America because we do not have a strong leader.
Democratic-Republicans
Whigs
Know-nothing Party
Federalists
tags9-12.AG.6 - 23. Multiple Choice
Which group would have made the following statement?
Although George Washington will likely be a good first president, we can not trust that others in the future will be as conservative with power.
Anti-Federalists
Loyalists
Patriots
Federalists
tags9-12.AG.6 - 24. Multiple Choice
The Bill of Rights was adopted to address Anti-Federalist concerns about the U.S. Constitution. One of the amendment 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 Antifederalist's concern about the U.S. Constitution that was addressed by this amendment.
the constitution would reduce the power of the federal government
the constitution failed to give sufficient powers to the executive branch
the constitution failed to adequately protect the civil liberties of individuals
the constitution would produce state courts that were more powerful than federal courts.
tags9-12.AG.6 - 25. Match
Prior to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, Federalists and Antifederalists argued over the basic principles and limits in the role of the government. The quotations shown reflect those arguments.
Use your knowledge of Federalists vs Antifederalists to match which group held each of the positions shown.
Federalists
"In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, or at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
Antifederalists
I wish for nothing 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.Federalists
The inference to which we are brought is, that the CAUSES of faction cannot be removed, and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its EFFECTS. If a faction consists of less than a majority, relief is supplied by the republican principle, which enables the majority to defeat its sinister views by regular vote.
tags9-12.AG.6 - 26. Multiple Choice
Which group would have made the following statement?
The executive branch has too much power and will become like a monarchy.
Republican Party
Anti-Federalists
Know-nothing Party
Federalists
tags9-12.AG.6 - 27. Multiple Choice
Debate over Ratification of the United States Constitution
Speaker A: “Our liberty depends on guaranteed individual rights. Citizens with these rights will be able to make decisions for the good of the whole nation.”
Speaker B: “I admire your optimism; however, only a well-educated group of elected officials should be trusted to make decisions for the good of all.”
Speaker A: “We must not allow the rule of a few privileged officials to overpower the will of average citizens.”
Speaker B: “A strong central government, composed of elected officials, will be acting in the best interests of all citizens.”
Speaker A: “I fear you are ignoring the needs of the people. There must be a guarantee that the freedoms of citizens will not be trampled over by a strong national government.”
In this debate between Speaker A and Speaker B, Speaker A would most likely agree that the leaders of the nation should
establish monarchy
add a bill of rights to the constitution
increase the power of the federal government
limit the right to vote to property owners.
tags9-12.AG.6 - 28. Multiple Choice
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution is shown.
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.
Why did Federalists want to include this clause in the Constitution?
to protect the rights of all citizens
to provide a guarantee of sovereignty to individual states
to allow the national government efficiently run the country
to give citizens more opportunities to select government officials
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