CHAPTER 5 SECTION 3 Ratifying the Constitution The

CHAPTER 5 SECTION 3 Ratifying the Constitution

The Struggle Over Ratification Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists � Federalists -supporters of the Constitution -supported strong national government � Argument -protection for individual states against foreign nations -provide protection, maintain order, regulate trade, and guarantee rights of citizens

The Struggle Over Ratification Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists � Anti-Federalists -opponents of the Constitution � Argument -strong nation government would endanger liberties -national government not truly a government by the people (location) -Bill of Rights needs to be added to the Constitution

The Federalist Papers page 152 � Federalist Papers -series of 85 essays -written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay � Argument -What was the argument made by the authors of the Federalist Papers?

The Federalist Papers � Federalist Papers -series of 85 essays -written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay � Argument -separation of powers would prevent concentration of power -United States would dissolve without a strong government -Checks and Balances prevented any three branches of government from gaining too much power

Ratifying Conventions � The Federalists Triumph -June 21, 1788 -New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution *By 1790, all 13 states had ratified the new Constitution. *The loose union of independent states had become the United States of America

Adding the Bill of Rights � Bill of Rights -First ten amendments- added to the Constitution- to protect citizens’ rights against actions by the national government

Principles of the New Constitution � The authors of the Constitution established a representative government based on the following principles…. -popular sovereignty -limited government -separation of powers -federalism -checks and balances -representative government