Question

read each quote and decide who would have said it, a federalist or an anti - federalist.
\i think it is important for people to realize that the division of power between the three branches of government will prevent any single group from becoming too powerful. a bill of rights is simply not necessary.\
\i fear that the creation of an executive branch will lead us into a monarchy again. we just fought a revolution to get rid of king george the third. now this new constitution threatens our young nation to become like the mother country again!\
\this new plan of government threatens to abuse the rights of people. they will not get my vote until amendments are added protecting these individual rights.\
\the articles of confederation just are not working. we need the central government to be able to tax the states to raise revenue for our nation. how are we going to be able to defend if great britain attacks us again if we can not raise the money for an army?\

Explanation:

• First quote: Federalists supported a strong central government with separation of powers (checks and balances) and were less concerned about a Bill of Rights initially as they thought the structure of government protected rights.
• Second quote: Anti - Federalists were worried about a powerful executive (like a monarchy) and were more skeptical of the new Constitution's potential to concentrate power.
• Third quote: Anti - Federalists emphasized the need for a Bill of Rights to protect individual rights, which they felt the new plan of government without it was a threat.
• Fourth quote: Federalists recognized the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (no power to tax) and advocated for a stronger central government (as in the new Constitution) to handle national issues like defense.

Answer:

1. Federalist
2. Anti - Federalist
3. Anti - Federalist
4. Federalist