I. Ratifying the Constitution

A. Constitution Basics Federal government structure – three branches: Executive – Legislative – Judiciary – Who are in these branches, and what is their purpose? Makes the federal government stronger than the state governments. How is this different from the Articles of Confederation?

B. Divided Support Not all people were happy with the U.S. Constitution. Federalists – people who supported the Constitution Anti-Federalists- voted against the Constitution Basic beliefs: 1) 2)

Guided Practice Read the two documents. Underline words you would like me to explain to you. As you read, fill in the graphic organizer that came with the document.

C. Bill of Rights Anti-Federalists wishes – a direct statement of their individual rights that the government can’t take away. Federalists make a deal – if the Anti- Federalists support the Constitution, they will pass a Bill of Rights later on. Bill of Rights – first 10 amendments to the Constitution. What ideas are in the Bill of Rights?

Exit Ticket Antifederalists criticized the United States Constitution primarily because power was concentrated in the a. State legislatures b. President’s Cabinet c. delegates to the Constitutional Convention d. National Government

Exit Ticket 2) The major reason the Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution was to a. limit the power of state governments b. protect individual liberties against abuse by the Federal Government c. provide for equal treatment of all people d. separate powers between the three branches of government

Exit Ticket 3)How did the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the United States Constitution impact the United States?