CRMS Unit 3: Federalist vs. Antifederalists - Who would say that?
Federalists
Nothing in the Constitution says the federal government has the power to limit people's' freedoms in the first place.
Antifederalists
The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.
Antifederalists
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.
Antifederalists
The Constitution creates a Supreme Court that is too powerful because the judges don't answer to anyone.
Federalists
The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like "Duke" or "King," so the government will always belong to the people.
Antifederalists
The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
Federalists
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.
Federalists
The Constitution is a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government.
Antifederalists
The Constitution says federal laws are "the supreme law of the land," so the federal government could just take complete control.
Antifederalists
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
Federalists
The Supreme Court is the weakest branch of government because it doesn't control the military and can't pass laws.
Antifederalists
The United States is too large to have a central government. People won't know their leaders and will lose control over the government.
Federalists
It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.
Federalists
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.