Federalists & Anti-Federalists Arguments

Question 1

Federalists Argument (Ratified Constitution)

Answer 1

1. Articles of Confederation could not protect and provide the nation for defense in emergencies 2. The separation of powers protected our rights 3. A stronger federal government

Question 2

Anti-Federalists Argument (Opposed Constitution)

Answer 2

1. too big for the federal government to answer to everyone 2. too powerful which leads to threaten induvial liberties 3. gave too much power to federal government and took away too much power from state and local government