US History Lesson 4.4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How could a citizen of the United States have been denied rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

A state could have denied rights.

What did Federalists believe about the central government under the Constitution?

The appropriate amount of power it needed.

What presidential power under the Constitution led the Anti-Federalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?

Veto power over acts of Congress

Why was it important that New York and Virginia ratify the Constitution?

They were states whose support was important to national unity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

Federalists favored a strong national government, while Anti-Federalists opposed it. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Federalists argue?

The Articles of Confederation left too much power with the individual states. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Anti-Federalists argue?

The Constitution made the national government too strong and left the states too weak. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Federalists believe about the Constitution?

It gave the national government the authority it needed while protecting states' rights. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ratify' mean?

To approve. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Federalists?

Supporters of the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Federalist Papers?

A collection of 85 articles defending the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

Opponents of ratification of the Constitution. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution and Rights

Citizens could be denied rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights by individual states.

Federalists vs Anti-Federalists

Federalists supported the Constitution and believed in a strong central government.
Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution, fearing it created a too powerful national government.

Presidential Powers

Veto power over acts of Congress alarmed Anti-Federalists, prompting calls for a Bill of Rights.

Importance of Ratification

New York and Virginia's ratification was crucial for national unity, despite nine states already having ratified the Constitution.

Federalist Arguments

Federalists contended that the Articles of Confederation resulted in a weak central government by allowing too much power to individual states.

Anti-Federalist Concerns

Anti-Federalists argued that the Constitution weakened states and granted excessive power to the President.

Federalist Belief Systems

Federalists maintained that the Constitution struck a balance by empowering the national government while protecting state rights.

Definitions

Ratify means to approve.
Federalists are supporters of the Constitution.
Federalist Papers consist of 85 articles defending the Constitution, authored by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison under the pseudonym "Publius."
Anti-Federalists are opponents of the Constitution and advocates for more state power.

Description

Test your knowledge with flashcards covering key concepts from Lesson 4.4 of U.S. History. Explore fundamental ideas about the Constitution, rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and the perspectives of Federalists and Anti-federalists. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of American government fundamentals.