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Question 1

The Anti-Federalists’ main objection to ratifying the Constitution was that it

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had no bill of rights.

Question 2

Read this quotation. Stability in government is essential to national character and to the advantages annexed to it, as well as to that repose and confidence in the minds of the people, which are among the chief blessings of civil society. —James Madison, “Federalist Number 37,” 1788 According to Madison, what are the “chief blessings of civil society”?

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a stable government valued by citizens

Question 3

The “Federalist Papers” mainly argued that the Constitution

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would ensure that a strong federal government had its power held in check by its three branches.

Question 4

In 1787, the fate of the Constitution was in the hands of

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state representatives.

Question 5

The Anti-Federalists favored strong state governments because

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they believed that was the best way to protect people’s liberty

Question 6

Why did the Federalists approve of the separation of powers in the Constitution?

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They thought it was necessary to protect the liberty of Americans.

Question 7

The Anti-Federalists were against

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ratification of the Constitution.

Question 8

The Federalists favored the Constitution as the basis of a new government because they

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wanted a strong central government.

Question 9

What was the Federalists’ argument for not adding a separate bill of rights to the Constitution?

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A separate bill of rights was unnecessary because the new government would have limited power.

Question 10

The Anti-Federalists feared the federal government would oppress

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the American people.

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