Federalists Anti-Federalists
A Favored a strong national government Feared the tyranny of a strong
national government
B Feared a weak national government Said a “bill of rights” not needed due to
checks on Federal power within the Constitution
C Opposed confederation form of government Feared states would lose power under
the new Constitution
D Drew support from planters, merchants,
and urban dwellers Drew support from small farmers
and rural citizens
Which of these INCORRECTLY describes the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?
A) D
Eliminate
B) C
C) B
D) A