Federalists And Anti-federalists Flashcards
What did Anti-federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law?
Congress would have too much power over the states
Which best describes Patrick Henry?
He was an Anti-federalist and opposed the Constitution
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?
They would keep any one branch from having too much power
“In framing a government…you must first enable the government to control the governed;and in the next place oblige it to control itself” -Publius
How would federalists most likely respond to this?
They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets these goals
A faction is a group that
Strongly disagrees with another group
Federalists believe a strong government would
Encourage states to work together
How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?
They both opposed a strong federal government
How did Alexander Hamilton and James Madison view the Constitution?
They led those who favored the Constitution
Unlike the Anti-federalists, the federalists believed
The president should have enough power to lead
How did Anti-federalists feel about Seperation of Powers?
People could not create a fair system with three separate powers
