Review of Five Principles Popular Sovereignty Checks and Balances Separation of Powers Limited Government Federalism Now that you know the principles, it’s time to see how and why they were defended.

The federalist papers

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It is used when you try to get someone to adopt your idea. Persuasion The process of convincing others to accept a different viewpoint on an issue through logic or reasoning. It is used when you try to get someone to adopt your idea.

The Federalist Papers

Overview Who wrote the Federalist Papers What they argued How we can use this argument

Who Wrote The Federalist Papers

James Madison John Jay Alexander Hamilton

What They Argued

Reasons to Accept the Constitution A Strong National Government Was Needed Protect against internal unrest or an attack by a foreign enemy. A Vast Republic is the Answer Different interests need to come together. A small, special interest group could not achieve its will against the will of the people.

Reasons (continued) Government Power Was Divided The government couldn’t use its powers against the people. Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances. The “Necessary and Proper” Clause is Needed This clause allows the national government to address the tasks it is responsible for.

Supremacy of the National Government The Promise of a Bill of Rights Reasons (continued) Supremacy of the National Government The Constitution does not increase the powers of national government, it makes the national government more effective. The Promise of a Bill of Rights The Federalists promised to add the rights of citizens in a Bill of Rights in order to persuade voters to ratify the Constitution.

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How We Can Use This

The Argument (Under the Flap) Activity YOU WILL NEED: An Image A Motto/Slogan The Argument (Under the Flap) In groups, you will be each make a flip chart for the six reasons to accept the Constitution. On each panel, you will create an image (ad) arguing for the ratification of the Constitution based on each reason.

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Takeaway The Federalist Papers explained the structure of the new Constitution and provided a logical defense in response to critics. They used logic to persuade suspicious Americans of the benefits of belonging to the Union.