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What was the difference between the Federalists' and anti-federalists' positions on the new constitution?
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The Federalists, who wanted strong government, were reluctant to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution. They said that the rights of American people were already made known in the body of the constitution.
The Anti-Federalists, who wanted strong local and state governments, wanted the rights of Americans explicitly listed so they could not be changed, challenged, or argued.
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∙ 14y agoThe federalists wanted a strong government and the anti-federalists felt that the constitution gave the government and president too much power.
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What were the positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Federalists were for a strong federal government and didn't think that the Bill of Rights is necessary for the government to run without corruption. Anti-federalists thought that the Constitution didn't properly protect their rights like a Bill of Rights would do. However, in the end the Federalists let the anti-federalists have the Bill of Rights.
Did the anti federalist oppose slavery?
No, Antifederalists were those who favored a less centralized national government. SECOND ANSWER: I am not sure of the "position of the Anti-Federalists" on slavery (as if they all held the same view on it; highly unlikely), but whoever posted the first answer is a f*cking idiot. Since when does supporting a less centralized federal government constitute the support of slavery? If you are going to answer a question, you should stick to answering the question; not trying to classify two different positions as mutually inclusive.
For what three Congressional positions does the US Constitution provide?
Represenatives, other Officers and Speaker.
According to the original constitution what positions were elected directly by the people the president and vice president US senators Representatives to the House?
Electors
Who is George Clymer and what were his attitudes and feelings towards the issues discussed at the Constitutional Convention?
George Clymer was delegate of the Constitution and was delegate fro Pennsilvania! he took a fedarlists positions and helped with topics such as...war,politics, and laws
What were the positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Federalists were for a strong federal government and didn't think that the Bill of Rights is necessary for the government to run without corruption. Anti-federalists thought that the Constitution didn't properly protect their rights like a Bill of Rights would do. However, in the end the Federalists let the anti-federalists have the Bill of Rights.
Who are the federalists and the anti-federalists?
The federalists wanted a strong government and the anti-federalists felt that the constitution gave the government and president too much power.
What reasons did the federalists give their positions on ratification?
they thought it gave equal rights to everyone
What were the positions of each side toward ratification?
The debates over ratification of the Constitution represent the most important and intellectually sophisticated public debates in American history. On the one side, the supporters of the Constitution, or "Federalists," argued that the nation desperately needed a stronger national government to bring order, stability and unity to its efforts to find its way in an increasingly complicated world. Opponents of the Constitution, or "Antifederalists," countered that the governments of the states were strong enough to realize the objectives of each state. Any government that diminished the power of the states, as the new Constitution surely promised to do, would also diminish the ability of each state to meet the needs of its citizens. More dramatically, the Antifederalists argued that the new national government, far removed from the people, would be all to quick to compromise their rights and liberties in the name of establishing order and unity.A handful of men on each side of the debate became the central figures in an extensive public discussion about the proposed Constitution, publishing a series of widely-published and carefully read articles explaining their positions. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, writing under the pseudonym Publius, wrote dozens of articles supporting the Constitution which are now collectively referred to as The Federalist Papers. Articles written in response by George Mason, Elbridge Gerry and Patrick Henry are, appropriately, known as the Antifederalist Papers. While these writings are the best known and most widely read today, there were hundreds, even thousands of others who joined in the debates through public argument or speech-making and by writing articles, letters and pamphlets.
How are positions for public office in the executive branched filled?
There is a few positions a public office in the executive branch has to fill. Some of the positions that have to be filled are administration and enforcement of the constitution.
What were the positions of each toward ratification?
The debates over ratification of the Constitution represent the most important and intellectually sophisticated public debates in American history. On the one side, the supporters of the Constitution, or "Federalists," argued that the nation desperately needed a stronger national government to bring order, stability and unity to its efforts to find its way in an increasingly complicated world. Opponents of the Constitution, or "Antifederalists," countered that the governments of the states were strong enough to realize the objectives of each state. Any government that diminished the power of the states, as the new Constitution surely promised to do, would also diminish the ability of each state to meet the needs of its citizens. More dramatically, the Antifederalists argued that the new national government, far removed from the people, would be all to quick to compromise their rights and liberties in the name of establishing order and unity.A handful of men on each side of the debate became the central figures in an extensive public discussion about the proposed Constitution, publishing a series of widely-published and carefully read articles explaining their positions. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, writing under the pseudonym Publius, wrote dozens of articles supporting the Constitution which are now collectively referred to as The Federalist Papers. Articles written in response by George Mason, Elbridge Gerry and Patrick Henry are, appropriately, known as the Antifederalist Papers. While these writings are the best known and most widely read today, there were hundreds, even thousands of others who joined in the debates through public argument or speech-making and by writing articles, letters and pamphlets.
Why was Rhode Island Anti-Federalist?
The Anti-Federalists held differing positions among which were that it deprived the State Government of power that was taken by the Federal Government, it provided for a peace time Army, Congress or the Executive Branch had to much power or in the case of Rhode Island that the US Constitution failed to provide a Bill of Rights.
Did the anti federalist oppose slavery?
No, Antifederalists were those who favored a less centralized national government. SECOND ANSWER: I am not sure of the "position of the Anti-Federalists" on slavery (as if they all held the same view on it; highly unlikely), but whoever posted the first answer is a f*cking idiot. Since when does supporting a less centralized federal government constitute the support of slavery? If you are going to answer a question, you should stick to answering the question; not trying to classify two different positions as mutually inclusive.
For what three Congressional positions does the US Constitution provide?
Represenatives, other Officers and Speaker.
Can Senators have other government positions?
NoSource: http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.articlei.html#section6
What does Flexability mean?
to be able to move your muscles into difference positions
Can you be congresswoman and secratery of defense?
No. The Constitution states that if you are a member of Congress, you cannot hold any other political positions. Sorry. You can read more about this in the US Constitution, or by going to ERIC.com and typing in "Constitution".
