SS.7.C.1.8 - Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights. |
Anti-Federalist_Papers'>Vocabulary
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Anti-Federalist Papers
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a series of essays written to oppose and defeat the proposed U.S. Constitution
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Anti-
Federalists
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A group of people in the early United States who opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution, because they feared a strong national government and a lack of protection for individual rights
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Bill of Rights
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the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
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Federalist Papers
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A series of essays written to explain and defend the proposed U.S. Constitution
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22. What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
The lack of a federal court system.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a strong military.
The lack of a bill of rights.
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23. Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
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The passage below was written by James Madison in 1787.
24. Based on this passage, what change in modern political society would Madison support?
Expanding the size of the Cabinet
Expanding the size of the Electoral College
Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns
Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns
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