Aim Why was there a debate between Federalists

Aim: Why was there a debate between Federalists and Anti-federalists? Do Now: Answer the following USHG Regents Questions Homework: – Which side had the best argument…the Federalists or the Anti-Federalists? Why? – Does the Constitution really need a Bill of Rights? Why or why not?

The amendment process is evidence that our constitutional system of government provides for 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. popular sovereignty equal representation flexibility ratification equal representation

The applied powers suggested by the United States Constitution show that the writers recognized that 1. Powers of the government needed to be able to adapt to changes 2. Rights of the states had to be protected 3. Powers of the Supreme Court had to be checked 4. Rights of the citizens were the first concern of the government 1. Powers of the government needed to be able to adapt to changes

The United States Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. creating three branches of government giving greater power to state governments providing a clear definition of states’ rights granting the right to vote to all white males creating three branches of government

• Federalists favored ratification of the Constitution. • Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution.

• The Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued over ratification of the Constitution. • Definition: Ratify – to make official by a vote.

The Great Debate Federalist Arguments Anti-Federalist Arguments 1. Wanted a strong national 1. government to provide order and protect the people. 2. Claimed that the Bill of Rights was unnecessary because the new government had limited power. 2. Wanted a weak national government (most power left to the states) so the rights of the people would not be threatened. Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect the people from abuse by the government. Bill of Rights are YOUR civil rights written in the first 10 Amendments to the U. S. Constitution.

• The Federalist Papers were a series of essays that were written to persuade New York to ratify the Constitution Quote from the Federalist Papers #1: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern, neither external or internal controls on government would be necessary. " - James Madison

• The Constitution needed 9 of the 13 states to approve it in order for it to become law. • Both sides (the Federalists and the Anti. Federalists) tried to convince people their side was correct. • After great debate, the states finally ratified the Constitution…as long as it had a Bill of Rights.

Summary / Homework • Which side had the best argument…the Federalists or the Anti-Federalists? Why? • Does the Constitution really need a Bill of Rights? Why or why not?