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  1. Q1. What was the central issue in the Federalists vs Anti-Federalists debate over ratifying the Constitution?
  2. Q2. Which position was most closely associated with the Federalists during the ratification debate?
  3. Q3. Which position was most closely associated with the Anti-Federalists?
  4. Q4. Why did Federalists argue that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced?
  5. Q5. Which event strengthened Federalist arguments that the United States needed a stronger national government?
  6. Q6. What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?
  7. Q7. Which group was more likely to support a Bill of Rights as a condition for accepting the Constitution?
  8. Q8. How did Federalists respond to Anti-Federalist concerns about tyranny?
  9. Q9. Why did many Anti-Federalists prefer stronger state governments?
  10. Q10. Which statement best describes the Federalist view of the proposed Constitution's system of federalism?
  11. Q11. Why did Anti-Federalists object to the Necessary and Proper Clause?
  12. Q12. Which concern did Anti-Federalists have about the proposed presidency?
  13. Q13. Which argument did Federalists make about large republics, especially in Federalist No. 10?
  14. Q14. Which criticism did Anti-Federalists make about representation in the new Congress?
  15. Q15. How did the promise to add amendments help the Constitution win ratification?
  16. Q16. Which pair correctly identifies major Federalist authors of The Federalist Papers?
  17. Q17. Which pair includes figures commonly associated with Anti-Federalist opposition?
  18. Q18. What did Federalists mean when they argued that the Constitution created a government of limited powers?
  19. Q19. Why were ratifying conventions important in the debate over the Constitution?
  20. Q20. Which statement best summarizes the historical impact of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates?