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- 1. Multiple Choice
Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.
Success, Strong.
Success, Weak.
Failure, Weak.
Failure, Strong.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Whiggs
Representatives
- 3. Multiple Choice
The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Anti-Federalists.
Federalists.
Whiggs.
Supreme Court Justices.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The "Federalist Papers" were written to:
Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.
spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.
oppose a strong centralized government.
create a new monarchy.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Anti-Federalists were in favor of:
States Rights and the protection of individual rights.
A strong Central Government.
A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.
a powerful National Government
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of legislative veto power
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a bill of rights
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho would say: I believe that laws should come from a Centralized government.FederalistAnti-federalist
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho would say: A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.Anti-FederalistFederalist
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Federalist Papers were a series of newspaper articles published in 1787 and 1788 to win support for theright of the colonies to rebel against Great Britainright of a state to secede from the Unionratification of the United States Constitutionconstruction of an interstate canal system
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.FederalistsAnti-Federalists
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThey thought the Constitution gave the national government too much powerFederalistAntifederalist
- 12. Multiple Choice
In the beginning, Anti-Federalists were against:
ratifying the Constitution
giving people more rights
strong state governments
amending the Articles of Confederation
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which group supported the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Loyalists
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the collection of essays written to support the ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
- 15. Multiple Choice
"This new national government will have the power to overwhelm the states and exercise tyranny over the people."
Which group would make such a statement about the Constitution?
Federalists
Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke
members of Shays' Rebellion
Anti-Federalists
- 16. Multiple Choice
The main goal of the Federalists was to:
fix the Articles of Confederation.
give more power to state governments.
improve relations with the British government.
ratify the Constitution.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Federalists Papers were written to:
spark a revolution of American people against the government.
explain and convince people to ratify the new constitution.
create a new monarchy.
oppose a strong centralized national government.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What was one outcome of the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution?
The acquisition of Florida from Spain
The spread of slavery into Western territories
The acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase from France
The later addition of the Bill of Rights
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the views of a Federalist?
Federalists wanted a weak national government.
Federalists were afraid a president would act like a king.
Federalists wanted a stronger national government.
Federalists believed a bill of rights was needed in the Constitution.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was originally a concern of the Anti-Federalists?
Peoples' rights would not be protected under the Constitution.
The national government would be too weak.
States governments would become too strong.
A president would not have enough power.
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