SSCG:3a Day 15 Explain the main ideas over ratification EQ: Compare and contrast the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. HW. 1. VIPES 2. Study the debates over ratifying the Constitution be prepared for a quiz tomorrow 3. 3rd period study all your terms from Chapter 2 Angenda: 3rd 2nd&4th 1. watch interview watch interview 2. notes notes 3. finish movie finish movie 4. packets discussion

The Federalist Papers a series arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution Papers were published under the pseudonym Pubulis Written by John Jay, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton is among the most highly regarded of all American political writings

John Jay/Alexander Hamilton Jay did not attend the Constitutional Convention Jay wrote 5 of the essays (2-5, and 64) Concerned with the "dangers from foreign force and influence“ Hamilton 51 of 85 of the essays 1, 6–9, 11–13, 15–17, 21–36, 59–61, and 65–85 Hamilton supported the electoral college and 3/5 compromise

Federalist #10 Written by James Madison Wrote #10, 14, 37–58, and 62–63 Warning against factions and special interest groups that may be against the rights of others Madison took ideas from Hobbes about strong central government Thought that the states would act as factions He wanted to control factions Argued a small group or the minority could have unfair influence on issues that affect the majority

Federalist #51 Madison addressed a system of checks and balances How these checks and balances will provide for the separation of powers by the three branches of government "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition."

Anti-Federalists

Anti-Federalist’s Concerns written under pseudonyms, such as "Brutus", "Centinel", and "Federal Farmer". opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government position of president might evolve into a monarchy. give state governments more authority objected to the federal court system Would not ratify unless there were a bill of rights

Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison Federalists and Anti-Federalists Compare and Contrast Chart SSCG:3a Federalists Anti-Federalists Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison Believed in a strong national Government; would protect the rights of the people Wanted ratification of the Constitution Believed Bill of Rights was unnecessary Wanted to replace the Articles of Confederation Constitution would protect the liberties of all citizens Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams Believed in a weaker national government States should retain more power Wanted a Bill of Rights included in the Constitution Did not agree with the ratification process