Hang Truong APUSH- 6th Period Mr. Graham 24 October 2014 Federalists vs. Antifederalists The antifederalists were a group of people who opposed the ratification of the Constitution. They believed that much power would be taken away from the people of local governments and given to strengthen the federal government. They felt that the interests of the poor and common folks were not as supported as that of wealthy by the new government. Many feared the return of a monarchy similar to that of Great
states. The Federalists supported this change. The anti-Federalists, on the other hand, were strictly opposed to it and protested it bitterly. They feared that a central government with so much power would take away power from the states, and through the states, the people. While a strong central government did create a higher power than previously existed, measures were taken to ensure that the people retained their rights. As the years progressed, the government took
Rachel Price Amendment V POS2041 02-21-13 The Fifth Amendment prevents self incrimination and Double Jeopardy, which refers to being tried for the same crime twice; it also covers other guarantees that protect those that have criminal charges brought against them. I chose the Fifth Amendment to gain a further understanding of its use in our judicial system over time to this day. The Fifth Amendment is interpreted as the following;