DO NOW What arguments did Federalists make about ratifying the Constitution? How about Antifederalists?
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ARTICLE 4 (CONSITITUION)
Federalists v. Anti Federalists Federalists supported a strong federal gov Anti-Federalists supported a weak federal gov
Federalists Supported Constitution Checks & balances and separation of power protect against tyranny Need strong fed gov for trade, $$$, and defense Bill of Rights unnecessary since gov’s power already limited Alexander Hamilton
ANTI-FEDERALISTS Supported A.o.C. Nation too large & diverse for one fed gov. Fed gov. too far from most communities States would lose freedom Bill of Rights needed Thomas Jefferson
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Summarize James Madison’s argument IN FAVOR OF the Constitution Summarize James Madison’s argument IN FAVOR OF the Constitution. Cite two pieces of specific evidence.