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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists: Differing Views on the US Constitution and Government

Explore the beliefs of Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the US Constitution and national government, including the role of the Bill of Rights. Learn about Federalism, the leading figures of both sides, and the key reasons behind their arguments. Discover why the Anti-Federalists insisted on a Bill of Rights and how it influenced the ratification process. Uncover the contrasting perspectives on the balance of power between the central government and states, as well as concerns about tyranny and federal authority.

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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists: Differing Views on the US Constitution and Government

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  1. EQ: Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists AND how did their beliefs on the US Constitution and national government differ? NOTE - Be sure to discuss details on the Bill of Rights in your answer! Ch. 8.3: Ratifying the Constitution

  2. For Your Information: • Almost immediately, a battle began over the ratification of the Constitution among the various states • Ratification = To sign or give formal consent, making a document officially valid • Nine out of the 13 states had to agree to ratify the Constitution in order for it to become official

  3. What were the Federalists? • Federalism = belief that power should be shared between the central government and the states • Federalists believed the national government should have more power than state or local governments • They were in favor of the Constitution because it created a strong national government.

  4. FEDERALISM Power is constitutionally divided between a central authority and states.

  5. Federalism Concurrent AMENDMENT X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

  6. Who were the leading Federalists? • Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay • Wrote The Federalist Papers, essays describing why people should support ratification of the U.S. Constitution

  7. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? • Believed strong national government would prevent a number of the problems found in the Articles of Confederation

  8. What were the Anti-Federalists? • Anti-Federalists were people opposed to U.S. Constitution • Anti-Federalists envisioned small, state-ran country that didn’t depend on large federal government

  9. Ratification (Approval) Federalists Antifederalists Opposed Supported

  10. Q4: Who were the leading Anti-Federalists? • Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and George Mason • Fought against ratification and refused to vote for the Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added • Bill of Rights = A set of rules that defines fundamental liberties (a person’s individual rights) Patrick Henry Sam Adams George Mason

  11. What reasons did the Anti-Federalists give to defend their views on the Constitution? • Believed Constitution gave federal government too much power • Thought too much power in executive branch would lead to tyranny • Tyranny = Cruel and oppressive government rule

  12. To Summarize:

  13. ThreeReasons for Adding the Bill of Rights: • 1) Most states would not sign for ratification of the Constitution without it • 2) It protected natural rights and freedoms, which was a goal of the writers of the Constitution • 3) People believed it helped limit the power of the national government

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  15. Summary • Write a 10 sentence minimum summary answering the EQ. • Remember the EQ was: • Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists AND how did their beliefs on the US Constitution and national government differ • NOTE - Be sure to discuss details on the Bill of Rights in your answer!

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