Federalists, anti-federalist, and the Bill of Rights quiz
1. Who were the Federalists?
a) Supporters of a strong central government
b) Opponents of a strong central government
c) Supporters of state autonomy
d) None of the above
2. Who were the Anti-Federalists?
a) Supporters of a strong central government
b) Opponents of a strong central government
c) Supporters of state autonomy
d) None of the above
3. What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?
a) Lack of protection for individual rights
b) Too much power given to the states
c) Lack of a central governing body
d) None of the above
4. What was the compromise that led to the adoption of the Constitution?
a) The addition of the Bill of Rights
b) The creation of a bicameral legislature
c) The division of powers between the federal government and states
d) None of the above
5. What is the Bill of Rights?
a) The first ten amendments to the Constitution
b) A list of grievances against the British government
c) A document outlining the powers of the federal government
d) None of the above
Answers:
1. a) Supporters of a strong central government
2. b) Opponents of a strong central government
3. a) Lack of protection for individual rights
4. a) The addition of the Bill of Rights
5. a) The first ten amendments to the Constitution