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Debate Resolution

Debate Resolution. Resolved : that the people, by convention assembled in each state, should adopt and ratify this Constitution of the United States. Prepare affirmative and rebuttal arguments on the Federalist or Anti-Federalist side. Rules for Constructive Debate.

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Debate Resolution

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  1. Debate Resolution • Resolved: that the people, by convention assembled in each state, should adopt and ratify this Constitution of the United States. • Prepare affirmative and rebuttal arguments on the Federalist or Anti-Federalist side

  2. Rules for Constructive Debate • Debaters sit at the front of the room with the team in opposition to the resolution on the left of the moderator. • Moderator introduces the subject and time limits. • Timekeeper will inform the speaker when the time limit has been reached. • Moderator introduces first speaker . • Anti-Federalists present their constructive argument on the first topic first (2 minute limit). • Federalists present their constructive argument on the first topic next (2 minute limit). • Pattern continues until all have presented their constructive arguments.

  3. Rules for Rebuttal • At the end of constructive arguments, each debater is given the opportunity to weaken the position of the opponents by attacking their position and by answering attacks that have been made upon his or her position. • No new issues may be introduced during rebuttal arguments. • Rebuttal arguments always begin with the team in opposition to the resolution. • Rebuttal follows the same alternating procedure as construction arguments.

  4. Topics Federalists Anti-Federalists Republican Government: Tait M. & Luke R. Federalism: Brett & Shelly Separation of Powers: Richard M. House of Representatives: Jacob D. & Ryan J. • Republican Government: • Makinzie H. • Federalism: • Austin W. & Sabrina S. • Separation of Powers: • Nicole N. • House of Representatives: • Ellen G. & Katie K.

  5. Topics Federalists Anti-Federalists U.S. Senate: Jacob D. & Ryan J. President: Hannah W. & Ben Judiciary: Maggie S. & Trevor Bill of Rights: Derek C. Ryan J. & • U.S. Senate: • Maci R. and Erica E. • President: • Jake I. • Judiciary: • Danielle K. & Bre W. • Bill of Rights: • Daniel K.

  6. Debrief • What were the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented? • Should the Constitution have been ratified? (Class vote) • Both the Federalists and Anti-Federalists believed in the natural rights philosophy, republicanism, and constitutionalism. If this is so, how can you explain the fact that the Federalists supported ratification while the Anti-Federalists bitterly opposed it?

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