The Federalists
What did the the Federalists favor that they believed would prevent tyranny?
Checks and Balances
The Anti-Federalists wanted stronger ___________ governments and __________ federal power.
State
Weaker
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The 4th Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, and the freedom to assembly.
The 1st Amendment
The Federalist Papers were a series of _____________ to try to gain public attention.
85 essays
The Federalists favored a ___________ legislature.
Bicameral
The Anti-Federalists though that centralized authority in the federal government would threaten the peoples’ _____________________.
Individual liberties/rights
The rights of citizens will be protected whether they are listed or not; protects enumerated rights.
The 9th Amendment
You have the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the right to a legal counsel.
The 6th Amendment
The Federalist Papers were written under the _________ “Publius.”
Pseudonym
What did the Federalists believe a strong central government was necessary for?
National Unity
List two out of the four core beliefs of the Anti-Federalists.
-States should keep most governmental powers.
-A Bill of Rights is necessary to protect individual freedoms.
-Direct election of officials.
-Short term limits.
The right to bear arms.
The 2nd Amendment
Prohibits forced housing of soldiers; protects private property rights.
The 3rd Amendment
Name an argument that the Federalists had for the Constitution.
-Strong central government.
-State sovereignty.
-Checks and Balances
-United defense.
-Economic prosperity.
The Federalists strongly supported ______________ in America (industrialization and financial stability).
Economic Development
Name an argument that the Anti-Federalists had against the Constitution.
-Fear of central power.
-Individual rights at risk.
-Army would threaten liberty.
-States would lose authority.
Right to a jury trial in civil cases in federal court.
The 7th Amendment
The right to due process; protection against self-incrimination; double-jeopardy protection; right to just compensation for property seizure.
The 5th Amendment
Name one foreign policy stance that the Federalists had.
-Pro-British in foreign affairs.
-Advocated for a strong military to protect national interests.
-Supported neutrality in European conflicts when possible.
Any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people.
The 10th Amendment
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
The 8th Amendment