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3.4 Assignment: Federalist versus Anti-Federalists
Directions:
Part One:
Read each of the following statements and indicate whether the statement reflects the views of
Federalists or Anti-Federalists.
Statement
Federalist or Anti-Federalist
(1 point each)
Federalist
Federalist
Wanted a weaker federal government that
would not threaten rights of states
Anti-
Federalist
Preferred a weaker executive branch of the
central government
Federalist
Preferred a system with less power in the
hands of states
Anti-
Federalist
Opposed ratification of the Constitution
Federalist
Favored a stronger federal government
Preferred a stronger executive branch of the
central government
Anti-
Federalist
Preferred a system with more power in the
hands of states
Anti-
Federalist
Wanted a single person to head the executive
branch
Anti-
Federalist
Feared a strong executive might become a
tyrant
Federalist
Part Two:
Answer each of the following questions (3-4 sentences each):
(5 points each)
1.
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the proposed Constitution?
They feared the new national government would be too powerful. Which would threaten the
individual liberties. This is why they were so opposed to the proposed constitution.
2.
What constitutional principles would later be used to protect the rights of women,
minorities, and the poor? Equal rights amendment states “equalilty of rights under the
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