What were the major arguments of the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists?

1. What were the major arguments of the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists?

After the Constitution was written, major debates ensued between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists over proper role, size, and scope of the government. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore, explain, and analyze this debate. Refer to the significance/role of the Bill of Rights, Madison’s Federalist Paper #10, and the 9th and 10th Amendments (among other things).

1. What were the major arguments of the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists?
2. Based upon your course reading, were the Anti-Federalist or the Federalists more consistent with American political thought?
3. Find an example of Anti-Federalist thought in current events and find an example of Federalist thought in current events. Explain how your example represents the perspective you’re describing.