Question

federalists & anti - federalists
who would say that? read each statement. if it sounds to support the constitution, write f in the box. if it sounds said to complain about the constitution, write a on the line

1. the constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
2. it will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.
3. the constitution contains no bill of rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.
4. the constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.
5. nothing in the constitution says the federal government has power to limit peoples’ freedoms in the first place.

6.the constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.

1. the president created by the constitution is really just a king.

Explanation:

Federalists supported the Constitution, believing in a strong federal government. Anti - Federalists were concerned about potential overreach and lack of individual rights protection.

1. This is an Anti - Federalist view as they worried about federal government power over states.
2. Federalist view, trusting the balance between federal and state governments.
3. Anti - Federalist view, as they wanted a Bill of Rights for individual liberties.
4. Anti - Federalist view, fearing federal government over - centralization.
5. Federalist view, seeing the Constitution as not limiting freedoms.
6. Federalist view, supporting the defined powers of the federal government.
7. Anti - Federalist view, seeing the President as having too much power like a king.

Answer:

1. A
2. F
3. A
4. A
5. F
6. F
7. A