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Ratifying the Constitution and the Great Debate

Ratifying the Constitution and the Great Debate. Federalist vs Antifederalist. The Constitution. After 4 months the Constitutional Convention finished their product and presented it to the public.

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Ratifying the Constitution and the Great Debate

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  1. Ratifying the Constitution and the Great Debate Federalist vs Antifederalist

  2. The Constitution • After 4 months the Constitutional Convention finished their product and presented it to the public. • The public was surprised to hear that the Convention came up with a new government and not an amending of the Articles of Confederation.

  3. Controversies over the constitution • Procedure • Each state would hold a convention and then would vote to reject or accept the Constitution. • Ratification (Approval) would require 9/13 states to agree. • Federalists • Supporters of the Constitution • Antifederalists • Opposed the Constitution.

  4. Federalists and Antifederalist: Basics • Federalists • Wealthy, well educated, and desired a strong central government. • Leaders • George Washington • Ben Franklin • James Madison • Alexander Hamilton • Antifederalist • Farmers, debtors, and lower class citizens who were tied to their state governments. • Leaders • Sam Adams • Patrick Henry • George Mason • Richard Henry Lee

  5. Ideas: Basics • Antifederalists • It gave too much power to the national government at the expense of the state governments. • There was no bill of rights. • The national government could maintain an army in peacetime. • Congress, because of the `necessary and proper clause,' wielded too much power. • The executive branch held too much power.

  6. Constitutional Issues • Necessary and Proper Clause • The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

  7. Constitutional Issues • Supremacy Clause • This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.

  8. Federalist papers • Series of 85 Essays defending the Constitution. • Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. • Appeared in the New York Newspapers • Provided explanation of the separation of powers and limits on the power of majorities.

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