Question

comparing the articles & constitution
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directions: match the terms to the correct constitution or if it is true for both, put the term in the middle. below, read and answer and explain in a couple sentences if each fictional character would likely be a federalist or anti-federalist.
9 of 13 states to pass legislation bicameral legislature 3 branches only congress 1st constitution still in use today
states have more power federal government has more power created a government could not tax a president no president
bill of rights anti-federalists could make laws federalists
articles of confederation the constitution

federalist or anti-federalist?

1. howdy! my name is aaron thompson and i live as a simple farmer in western pennsylvania. i fought in the revolutionary war as a proud patriot against the tyrannical king of great britain. i believe governments must protect our rights and local governments are best since government officials in far off lands cannot possibly act in the best interests of their citizens. am i a federalist or anti-federalist? explain.

1. ahoy! my name is frank morris, from the boston, massachusetts, and make my fortunes shipping goods to europe and africa. i helped the navy fight against the british during the revolutionary war but now my goods are vulnerable to being seized by european ships in the atlantic. not to mention i can’t do business with several states, in my own country, who have imposed harsh tariffs (taxes) on my state of massachusetts! my businesses will suffer if the united states does not develop a stronger military and if it can’t solve the problems at home that need addressing. am i a federalist or anti-federalist? explain.

Explanation:

Question 2

Anti - Federalists favored strong state governments and were wary of a distant, strong central government. Aaron Thompson, a farmer, believes local governments (states) are best as far - off officials can't act in citizens' best interests, matching Anti - Federalist views.

Federalists supported a strong central government to address national issues like defense and trade. Frank Morris wants a stronger military for protection and a central government to solve domestic problems (like state - imposed tariffs affecting his business), so he is a Federalist.

Answer:

Anti - Federalist. Explanation: Aaron Thompson believes local (state) governments are best as far - off government officials can't act in citizens' best interests, which aligns with Anti - Federalists' preference for strong state governments and distrust of a distant central government.

Question 3