1 What political view did Anti-Federalists have? (3 points)
a
Strong central government was needed.
b
Strong state government was needed.
c
Individual rights were not important.
d
Congress should only have one house.
2 Why did Federalists think ratification of the Constitution was necessary? (3 points)
a
It would repair the relationship with Britain.
b
It would fix the problems created by the Articles of Confederation.
c
It would improve the relationship between the governments and citizens.
d
It would allow the country to expand further west.
3 What did many people fear would happen if the Bill of Rights was not included in the Constitution? (3 points)
a
The British would take control of the government again.
b
The states would too easily take control of the government.
c
The central government would take away people's rights.
d
The president would become too powerful in the new government.
4 The Bill of Rights states that any powers not outlined in the Constitution as belonging specifically to the national government belong to the states and to the people. What is this an example of? (3 points)
a
Fear of unfair trials
b
The limited power of the national government
c
Freedom to protest peacefully
d
The freedom of the national government to take more power
5 Why was it important to Americans that the government be elected by the people? (3 points)
a
It meant that the people had power over the government.
b
They didn't trust Congress to elect the right people.
c
They were afraid they would end up with a bad president.
d
They wanted the government to be like the British government.
6 Why was it important to Americans that the government be elected by the people? (3 points)
a
It meant that the people had power over the government.
b
They didn't trust Congress to elect the right people.
c
They were afraid they would end up with a bad president.
d
They wanted the government to be like the British government.