Question

12 which factor would anti - federalists most strongly support?
a sharing of power between the federal and state governments
b spread of slavery into the western territories
c acquisition of lands from france and spain
d limitations placed on the power of state governments
13 which feature in u.s. constitution did the federalists indicate to show that having too much power concentrated in one branch of government had been dealt with?
a a two - house national legislature
b a division of power between the national and state governments
c a system in which there would be two main political parties
d a system of checks and balances
14 how did the federalists defend the “necessary and proper” clause?
a it would lead to economic equality among citizens.
b it would help to promote the interests of small farmers.
c it would balance the interest of states with large and small populations.
d it was needed to carry out its other delegated powers.
15 which statement reflects the federalist’s philosophy regarding the power of the federal government?
a the government which governs least governs best.
b the federal government should cede most of its power to the state governments.
c the executive branch has only those powers given it by the supreme court.
d the government may exercise all powers that are “necessary and proper” to meet its responsibilities under the constitution.
16 the federalists and anti - federalists differed on a number of key issues.
check the box to identify whether the federalists or anti - federalists supported or opposed the item described.

	federalists	anti - federalists
a strong government is needed to defend against attack.
a vast republic would require factions to work together.
the “necessary and proper” clause represents a danger to the nation.

Explanation:

1. Anti - Federalists were concerned about a strong central government and favored more power for states, so they would strongly support sharing of power between federal and state governments.
2. The system of checks and balances was designed by the Federalists to prevent too much power in one branch of government.
3. The Federalists argued that the "necessary and proper" clause was needed to carry out other delegated powers.
4. Federalists believed the executive branch may exercise all powers given it by the Supreme Court.
5. Federalists generally supported the current Constitution without a Bill of Rights initially (they thought it was not necessary), favored a strong government for defense, believed a vast republic could work with factions, and saw the "necessary and proper" clause as a legitimate power - granting measure. Anti - Federalists opposed the Constitution without a Bill of Rights, were wary of a strong central government, and were suspicious of the "necessary and proper" clause.

Answer:

1. A. sharing of power between the federal and state governments
2. D. a system of checks and balances
3. D. It was needed to carry out its other delegated powers.
4. C. The executive branch may exercise those powers given it by the Supreme Court.

16.

• The current Constitution does not have a bill of rights: Federalists - □, Anti - Federalists - ■
• A strong government is needed to defend against attack: Federalists - ■, Anti - Federalists - □
• A vast republic would require factions to work together: Federalists - ■, Anti - Federalists - □
• The "necessary and proper" clause represents a danger to the nation: Federalists - □, Anti - Federalists - ■