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Ratification of the Constitution Debate

Ratification of the Constitution Debate. 8 th -grade U.S. History. Essential Questions. How do citizens, individually or collectively, influence government structure and policy?

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Ratification of the Constitution Debate

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  1. Ratification of the Constitution Debate 8th-grade U.S. History

  2. Essential Questions • How do citizens, individually or collectively, influence government structure and policy? • How did the debate of ideas between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists influence the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

  3. Hamilton: “Non-Stop” As you listen to the the song, underline phrases or statements that might help answer this question: Why does Hamilton describe the U.S. Constitution as his “client” that needs defending?

  4. Hamilton: “Non-Stop”

  5. Hamilton: “Non-Stop” Turn to your elbow partner and discuss your answer to the question: Why does Hamilton describe the U.S. Constitution as his “client” that needs defending?

  6. Ratification of the Constitution Debate • Two major groups formed during the debate over whether the Constitution should be ratified: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. • We will explore the different viewpoints of each group.

  7. “The Debate Over Ratification” Article Read the “The Debate Over Ratification.” As you read: • Underline Federalist viewpoints. • Circle Anti-Federalist viewpoints.

  8. “The Debate Over Ratification” Summary With your group: • Create a 3–5 sentence summary of the Federalist point of view. • Create a 3–5 sentence summary of the Anti-Federalist point of view. • Write the summaries on notebook paper with all group names listed. Be prepared to share with the class.

  9. Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Card Sort • With your group, read through the statement on each card. • As a group, sort each card into either a “Federalist” category or an “Anti-Federalist” category. • Be prepared to share with the class your reasoning for each choice.

  10. Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Twitter Debate • With your group, read “Twitter Debate.” • As a group, create one new tweet from Alexander Hamilton’s account and one new tweet from George Mason’s account. Make sure both tweets accurately represent each person’s view on ratifying the Constitution. • Write your tweet on the “Tweet Up” handout provided.

  11. How did the Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Debate Over Ratification Impact the Structure and Function of Our Government Today? • With your group. take 2–3 minutes to answer this question.

  12. How did the Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Debate Over Ratification Impact the Structure and Function of Our Government Today?

  13. How did the Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Debate Over Ratification Impact the Structure and Function of Our Government Today? • Federalism • Checks and balances • Separation of powers • Bill of Rights • A national government with limited power • Individual rights of citizens are included/protected

  14. What issues do you see debated today on Twitter or in other public settings that might influence government structure or policy, and therefore impact our daily lives? • With your group. take 2–3 minutes to answer this question.

  15. Current Issues that Impact Government Structure or Policy

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