Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
This group supported the ratification of the Constitution and wanted a strong national government.
What are the Federalists?
He was a leading Federalist who supported a strong central government.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
He is known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
Who is James Madison?
He was a strong Anti-Federalist who opposed the Constitution.
Who is Patrick Henry?
Mason opposed the Constitution mainly because it lacked this.
What is a Bill of Rights?
This group opposed the Constitution because they feared a strong central government.
What are the Anti-Federalists?
Hamilton helped write this series of essays supporting the Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
The Anti-federalist argued that a strong central government was dangerous to have with out rules, So they argued for the constitution.
What is limited Government?
Henry feared the Constitution would create this type of government.
What is a tyrannical (too powerful) national government?
Mason refused to sign the constitution because he feared it would limit the voice of the people.
What is the 1st Amendment?
This was the main demand Anti-Federalists wanted added to the Constitution to protect individual rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Hamilton believed a strong national government was necessary for this reason.
What is to maintain order and stability?
Madison supported this system to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.
What is checks and balances?
Henry believed citizens’ rights were not protected because this was missing.
What is a Bill of Rights?
Mason feared the Constitution did not protect citizens from this.
What is government abuse of power?
Federalists argued this document already limited government power through checks and balances.
What is the Constitution?
Hamilton supported this branch of government being strong?
What is the executive branch?
Madison eventually supported adding this to the Constitution to satisfy Anti-Federalists. (hint: principles)
What is the Bill of Rights?
Henry preferred power to remain mainly with these governments. (10th amendment)
What are state governments?
What is the 6th amendment?
Anti-Federalists believed this type of government would better protect citizens’ freedoms.
What is a small, local, state, or limited government?
Hamilton argued that too much power in the states would lead to this problem.
What is weakness and disorder?
Donald Trump, Bernie sanders, Greg Abbott, FDR they are elected officials.
What is republicanism?
Henry warned that the Constitution endangered this key idea.
What is individual liberty?
Protection from illegal searches and seizures
4th Amendment