Question
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?
Responses
A AA
B BB
C C
D D
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?
Responses
A AA
B BB
C C
D D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that incorrectly describes the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government is:
**B** - "Said a “bill of rights” not needed due to checks on Federal power within the Constitution"
While the Federalists did argue that a Bill of Rights was not necessary because the powers of the federal government were limited by the Constitution, it is not accurate to say that this was a universal statement among all Federalists. Many Federalists felt that a Bill of Rights was indeed important for protecting individual liberties, and it became a significant point of compromise leading to the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights. Therefore, this characterization may misrepresent the nuances of the debate at that time.
**B** - "Said a “bill of rights” not needed due to checks on Federal power within the Constitution"
While the Federalists did argue that a Bill of Rights was not necessary because the powers of the federal government were limited by the Constitution, it is not accurate to say that this was a universal statement among all Federalists. Many Federalists felt that a Bill of Rights was indeed important for protecting individual liberties, and it became a significant point of compromise leading to the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights. Therefore, this characterization may misrepresent the nuances of the debate at that time.