Question

1. decide whether each of the items below belongs in the category of federalist or anti - federalist. write an a for anti - federalist and f for federalist.

thought that states should have more power than federal government
favored a strong national government
thought things were pretty much okay under the articles of confederation
wanted immediate ratification of the constitution as it was originally written
did not think a bill of rights was necessary
opposed ratification unless individual rights were protected by a bill of rights

1. vocabulary: put the letter of the definition next to the word it describes.

rule of law
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
limited government
federalism
due process
separation of powers
bicameral
consent of the governed
republicanism
a government system where power is shared between federal and state government
b the government only has powers as may are granted by the constitution
c accountability system that prevents the branches from becoming too powerful where each branch has power over the other branches
d nobody is above the law
e government power comes from the people
f a two - house legislature for example how us congress has the house and senate
g the idea that a countrys leader should be chosen by the citizens in a general election
h the idea that if the government fails to hold up its end of the social contract, citizens have the right to revolt
i the legal procedures that must be followed to ensure all citizens are treated fairly under the law
j there are three branches of government, each with its own authority and responsibilities

Explanation:

1. Federalists favored a strong national government and immediate ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights. Anti - Federalists wanted states to have more power, thought the Articles of Confederation were okay, and opposed ratification without a Bill of Rights to protect individual rights.
2. Rule of Law means nobody is above the law (D). Popular Sovereignty is that government power comes from the people (E). Checks and Balances is an accountability system to prevent branches from becoming too powerful (C). Limited Government means the government only has powers granted by the Constitution (B). Federalism is a government system where power is shared between federal and state government (A). Due Process are the legal procedures for fair treatment (J). Separation of Powers means there are three branches of government with their own authority (I). Bicameral refers to a two - house legislature (F). Consent of the Governed is related to the idea that if the government fails its part of the social contract, citizens can revolt (K). Republicanism is the idea that a country's leader should be chosen by citizens in a general election (G).

Answer:

29.
Thought that States should have more power than Federal government: A
Wanted immediate ratification of the Constitution as it was originally written: F
Favored a strong National government: F
Did not think a Bill of Rights was Necessary: F
Thought things were pretty much okay under the Articles of Confederation: A
Opposed ratification unless individual rights were protected by a Bill of Rights: A
30.
Rule of Law: D
Popular Sovereignty: E
Checks and Balances: C
Limited Government: B
Federalism: A
Due Process: J
Separation of Powers: I
Bicameral: F
Consent of the Governed: K
Republicanism: G