United States History and Geography Foundations - Beginnings through Reconstruction SS0901 Lesson 9 Comparing Federalists and Anti-Federalists Federalists Anti-Federalists United States History and Geography Foundations - Beginnings through Reconstruction SS0901 Lesson 9 Ratification Questions Anti-Federalists 1. Why did the Anti-Federalists believe a bill of rights was needed? 2. What fears did the Anti-Federalists have that people express today? Federalists 1. What arguments did the Federalists make in support of the idea that the Constitution did not give government too much power? 2. How do the Federalists arguments in support of governmental power reflect issues facing Americans today?