Federalists v Anti-Federalists (copy)

This was the first national government of the United States

2nd Continental Congress

These people opposed the ratification of the new constitution because it gave too much power to the central government

Anti-Federalists

These people favored ratification of the new constitution

Federalists

These people thought the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights

Anti-Federalists

These people believed a checks and balances system would stop an abuse of power.

Federalists

This formed our first national government

Articles of Confederation

The articles of confederation gave too much power to whom?

States

Where was the Constitution ratified?

Philadelphia Convention

They thought the Necessary and Proper Clause was necessary to allow the national government to function properly.

Federalists

They thought the nation was too large to be governed by one single government.

Anti-Federalists

They thought the President could just become a king.

Anti-Federalists

They believed a strong national government is needed to defend against attack.

Federalists

They thought the states would be subordinate to the new national government and lose its sovereignty.

Anti-Federalists

The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the states and needed to be replaced.

Federalists

The Constitution lacks the necessary safeguards to protect its citizens.

Anti-Federalists