What are the Political Parties of today and how do they effect our government?

A New Plan of Government

Constitutional Influences Magana Carta – Limited the right of monarchy in Europe The English Bill of Rights of 1689 The Enlightenment – promoted knowledge, reason, and science John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu Natural Rights – life, liberty, and property Contract between people and government – protected natural rights by limiting government’s power.

Federal System Federalism – the sharing of powers between the federal(national) and state governments. In new constitution Federal Government were given more powers including: Taxing Control and create currency, Raise an army Declare war

Organization of Government Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch

Federalists SUPPORTED THE CONSTITUION! Feared disorder without strong national/federal government Favored dividing powers among the branches of government Constitution should have implied powers Thought that Executive branch should be led by a single person. Wanted protection of property Spread Ideas in The Federalist Papers

Who were the Federalist? George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Maddison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay Large landowners Judges Lawyers Leading clergymen (preachers)

Antifederalists OPPOSED THE CONSITUITION! Wanted the majority of power to remain with the states. Thought the Legislative Branch should have more power than the Executive. Thought a Bill of Rights was necessary in order to protect the rights of citizens. Created too strong of a national government that would favor the wealthy over the common man. Spread ideas in Antifederalist Papers.

Who Were the Antifederalists? Patrick Henry, Roger Sherman, Richard Henry Lee, Melancton Smith Common Man Small farmers Small landowners Debtors

Facebook Pages Read through you assigned profile and determine 3 “likes” of that person “Likes” – points they are making in their post or things they would support Use your knowledge of each party to determine your likes. After, share with your partner that has the opposite person summarize what your person is saying and what their likes are. Then pick up guided reading worksheet.