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Debating the Constitution

Debating the Constitution. Chapter 7 – Section 3. Federalists. Supported constitution Favored strong national (central) government Said national government needed power to enforce laws A. Hamilton, J. Jay and J. Madison wrote Federalists papers – newspaper essays supporting constitution.

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Debating the Constitution

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  1. Debating the Constitution Chapter 7 – Section 3

  2. Federalists • Supported constitution • Favored strong national (central) government • Said national government needed power to enforce laws • A. Hamilton, J. Jay and J. Madison wrote Federalists papers – newspaper essays supporting constitution

  3. Antifederalists • Against constitution • G. Mason and P Henry said it weakened the states, wiped out state power and individual freedom • No Bill of Rights • President or King – Pres could be elected again and again

  4. Federalists vsAntifederalists • Federalists narrowly won debate • July 4, 1788 – ratification of constitution was celebrated • George Washington was the first President • John Adams was the first Vice President.

  5. New Congress • Added Bill of Rights – 1st ten amendments – protects personal freedoms such as right to a speedy trial and due process • Created a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power. • Provided a way to change the constitution through the amendment process

  6. Constitution • It is the supreme law of the land • It is the final authority

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