Federalist vs Anti-Federalists

Question 1

The Federalists

Answer 1

Believed in a strong central government, and supported the Constitution.

Question 2

Who published the federalists paper

Answer 2

In support of the Constitution, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay published

Question 3

Federalist papers

Answer 3

a series of anonymous essays These propaganda essays extolled the benefits of a strong central government and allayed fears about civil liberties.
Defend the constitution and persuade Americans that it should be ratified.
These documents presented the concerns and issues the farmers faces as they created a blueprint for the new government

Question 4

Federalists- bill of rights

Answer 4

Believed the listing of rights was dangerous. Feared a listing of rights would violate ones not listed, so it would be better to list none at all.

Question 5

Anti-Federalists

Answer 5

did not want to ratify the Constitution

Question 6

Anti Federalist - national government

Answer 6

The constitution gave too much power to the national government at the expense of the state governments. The national government could maintain an army in peacetime.

Question 7

Anti-Federalist Congress

Answer 7

Against Congress, because of the `necessary and proper clause,’ wielded too much power.

Question 8

Anti-Federalist executive branch

Answer 8

The executive branch held too much power.

Question 9

Strongest Argument of the Anti-Federalists

Answer 9

Of these complaints, the lack of a bill of rights was the most effective.

Question 10

Why did the Anti Federalist want a bill of rights

Answer 10

The American people had just fought a war to defend their rights, and they did not want an intimidating national government taking those rights away again.

Question 11

Notable Anti-Federalist

Answer 11

Robert Yates, George Clinton, Patrick Henry were the most notable of the Anti-Federalists.

Question 12

Brutus 1 argued

Answer 12

Argued that the vastness of the U.S. would make it impossible for a single national government to effectively govern

Question 13

Brutus 1 warned

Answer 13

Warned that the Constitution would diminish states’ power and individuals’ rights, and that the necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause would allow the national government to have unlimited power. Main critiques also included that the proposed national government held too much power.

Question 14

Federalist Paper 10

Answer 14

Madison discuses the dangers of factionalism and how to protect minority factions in a nation founded on majority rule.
Madison argues that factions are inevitable but can be managed within a large republic. A large republic with a diverse group of citizens makes it harder for any one faction to dominate.

Question 15

Federalist Paper 51

Answer 15

Madison discusses checks and balances and the separation of power would guarantee that no one faction would take total control of the nation government. Argues that checks and balances would make the government more efficient because each branch would have specific responsibilities. Each branch of government should be independent but also influenced by the others, ensuring no single branch gains too much power.

Question 16

Federalist Paper 70

Answer 16

Hamilton argues for a single executive (the president) and suggests that this would ensure accountability in government, as opposed to a dual executive. Hamilton went a step further by proposing term limits as another check on the executives power.

Question 17

Federalist Paper 78

Answer 17

Hamilton addressed Anti-Federalist critiques on the power of the federal judiciary discusses the judiciary’s role, emphasizing its importance as the weakest of the three branches. He advocates for judicial review acting as a check on Congress, and life terms for judges to maintain their independence.

Question 18

Bill of Rights

Answer 18

First 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution. The Bill of Rights guarantees personal liberties and limits the powers of the government.

Question 19

Brutus 1 critiques

Answer 19

A standing army could diminish liberty, and representatives would not truly represent the people.

Question 20

Federalist No.51 Major Dissent

Answer 20

Anti-Federalists claimed that there was no perfect way to separate powers and that, eventually, one branch of government would hold too much power

Question 21

Federalist No.10 Major Dissent

Answer 21

Anti-Federalist argues that Madions claims were naive, as a nation with multiple factions would never form the “perfect union” proclaimed in the Constitutions. Anti-Federalist believed that no nation larger than one of the states could survive for long They believed that states separate interests would tear them apart, as happened during the American Civil War.

Question 22

Federalist No.70 Major dissent

Answer 22

Anti-Federalist critics claimed that with executive power vested in one person, only the presidents “minions” would influence hi. Other Anti-Federalists were alarmed at the prospect of giving control of the military to a single person

Question 23

Brutus No.1 Major Dissent

Answer 23

The Federalist Papers were an attempt to answer the questions and assuage the concerns posed by Brutus and other Anti-Federalist written

Question 24

Federalist No.78 Major Dissent

Answer 24

Anti-Federalist argued that a federal judiciary would overshadows the state’s judicial; systems, making state courts all but powerless. Also Anti-Federalists claimed that federal judges lifetime appointments could lead to corruption.