Question

Directions- Read the quotes and explain the importance of the Constitution in each situation. According to each quote, who would this person be a Federalist or Anti-Federalist and Why?
1. “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.” -George Washington









2. “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” -John Adams









3.“Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.” -Abraham Lincoln

Answer 1

George Washington would been a federalist because he favored an strong central government. Also, he believed that an weak government wouldn’t last against threats or anyone trying to ruin the government.