Florida Civics Literacy Practice Exam

Which is a core theme of the anti-Federalist papers?

1. Strong national government

2. Individual rights

3. Ratifying the constitution

4. Establishing a monarchy

The correct answer is: Individual rights

The anti-Federalist papers were a series of essays written by opponents of the proposed Constitution during the ratification process. These essays argued against the new Constitution and advocated for maintaining the Articles of Confederation. One of the main themes of the anti-Federalist papers was the protection and preservation of individual rights. The anti-Federalists believed that the new Constitution would create a strong central government that would potentially trample on the rights of the individual states and citizens. Therefore, the option "Strong national government" is incorrect as it goes against the beliefs of the anti-Federalists. The option "Ratifying the constitution" is incorrect because it was a goal of the Federalists, not the anti-Federalists. The option "Establishing a monarchy" is also incorrect as the anti-Federalists were against any form of strong central government or monarchy. Thus, B Individual rights is the correct core theme of the anti-Federalist papers.