The Constitution says federal laws are the ‘supreme law of the land,’ so the federal government could just take complete control.”
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Federalist
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Anti-Federalist
A. Federalist
Nothing in the Constitution says the federal government has power to limit people’s freedoms in the first place.”
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Federalist
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Anti-Federalist
B. Anti-Federalist
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.”
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Federalist
B.
Anti-Federalist
A. Federalist
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.”
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Federalist
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Anti-Federalist
B. Anti-Federalist
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.”
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Federalist
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Anti-Federalist
A. Federalist
The Constitution creates a Supreme Court that is too powerful because the judges don’t answer to anyone.”
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Federalist
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Anti-Federalist
B. Anti-Federalist
What viewpoints did the Federalists have about the Constitution/our government?(Review Unit 1, Lesson 8, slide 5 OR the Teacher Led Nearpod on Lesson Intro Page) Answer in 3-4 complete sentences.
Federalists believed in a strong central government and supported the Constitution as a necessary framework for the country. They believed that a strong executive branch, led by a powerful President, would provide the necessary leadership and stability. They also supported the idea of a broad interpretation of the Constitution, which would allow the federal government to exercise powers beyond those explicitly listed. Additionally, Federalists advocated for a strong national defense to protect the country and its interests.
What viewpoints did the Anti-Federalists have about the Constitution/our government?(Review Unit 1, Lesson 8, slide 5 OR the Teacher Led Nearpod on Lesson Intro Page) Answer in 3-4 complete sentences.
Anti-Federalists had concerns about the Constitution and believed in protecting individual liberties and the rights of the states. They were skeptical of a strong central government and worried that it would endanger the rights of the people and the authority of the states. Anti-Federalists argued for a Bill of Rights to explicitly protect individual freedoms from government infringement. They also believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, limiting the powers of the federal government to only those explicitly stated. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of strong state governments as a check on federal power.
How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists resolve their differences? (Review Unit 1, Lesson 8, slide 5 OR the Teacher Led Nearpod on Lesson Intro Page)
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists were able to resolve their differences through negotiation and compromise. One of the key compromises was the addition of the Bill of Rights, which addressed the concerns of the Anti-Federalists by explicitly protecting individual rights and freedoms. The Federalists also agreed to limit the powers of the federal government and give more authority to the states through the Tenth Amendment. Through a series of debates and discussions, both sides were able to find common ground and come together to ratify the Constitution. This compromise ultimately led to the adoption of the Constitution and the establishment of the federal government.
