
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
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SS.7.CG.1.10: Compare the viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
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Articles of Confederation: First system of government in the U.S. that created a weak central government
Constitution: the governing document that set up a federal system of government
Federal: System of government in which the central and state government share power; Federal refers to the central/national government
Ratification: Formal approval of a document
Amendments: Changes to the Constitution
Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments to the Constitution, that protect rights
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What do you think the word "Anti" means?
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Who Would Say:
The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Who Would Say:
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.
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Who Would Say:
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Poll
Who Would Say:
The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Who Would Say:
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Who Would Say:
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Who Would Say:
The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like “Duke” or “King,” so the government will always belong to the people.
Federalist
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Poll
Who Would Say:
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
(in support of the Constitution)
Anti-Federalist (against/a complaint of the Constitution)
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Multiple Choice
What compromise did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists create?
The three branches of government.
SS.7.CG.1.10: Compare the viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
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