Quiz for:
Debate on Federal Power and Rights

Question 1

According to Federalists, what benefit does a stronger central government provide?

Question 2

Which concern was NOT part of the Anti-Federalists' arguments?

Question 3

What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Question 4

What was Alexander Hamilton's concern regarding the addition of a Bill of Rights?

Question 5

Why did Anti-Federalists fear the establishment of a standing army?

Question 6

What principle was shared by both Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

Question 7

Which document written by the Federalists argues that a larger republic could better control factions?

Question 8

Which Anti-Federalist document warns of a powerful central government diminishing state authority?

Question 9

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

Question 10

How did the Federalists view the role of the Supreme Court in the new government?

Question 11

What element of the new Constitution did Federalists believe would protect minority rights?

Question 12

What was the Federalists' response to claims about potential tyranny in a large republic?

Question 13

What did Anti-Federalists propose to ensure the protection of individual liberties?

Question 14

Why did some argue against adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Question 15

What was one of the key changes Anti-Federalists wanted in the US Constitution?