How was the Constitutional Convention a work of compromise? Explain in your own words.

L.T- By the end of class I will be able to explain the difference between a Federalist and Anti- Federalist. Lg.T- By the end of class I will take notes on Federalist vs Anti- Federalist.

Once the Constitution is written it must go to the states for their approval (ratification) People will be able to vote for or against the Constitution

Thinkin’ Slide The new Constitution—was it about the states or the national government?? Where is the “government”? (don’t give answer – lead into F-R slide)

Thinking Slide Answer: a Federal Republic What does Federal mean? What does Republic mean?

ThinkSomeMore Slide In this new government the Framers created, did the citizens belong to their state or to the national government? Major debate during Convention! Who has the power! (don’t give answer – lead into F-R slide)

TAKE SOME “OPEN NOTES” ATOP YOUR PAPER ABOUT THIS Deep Thinking Slide What kind of government did the FRAMERS create (that we still have today)?

So what is FEDERALISM?

FEDERALISM – a system of government in which power is shared between the states and the national government aka “Federal System”

Two groups begin to develop: 1) FEDERALISTS – want the Constitution to pass as is

2) ANTI-FEDERALISTS – do NOT want the Constitution to pass as is

The Constitution is not worth the paper it is printed on! Where is the Bill of Rights?

1) Wanted the states to keep the most important powers

2) Wanted the legislative branch to have more power than the executive branch LEGISLATIVE (CONGRESS) EXECUTIVE (PRESIDENT)

3) Feared a single person in the executive branch might become a king or tyrant

4) Believed a Bill of Rights need to be added to the Constitution to protect people’s rights

The Constitution is awesome! I think everyone should rush out and vote for it!

1) Supported taking some powers from the states and giving them to the national government

2) Wanted to divide powers among the different branches of government

3) Wanted a single person to lead the executive branch

Both sides published their viewpoints in newspapers, pamphlets, etc.

THE FEDERALIST PAPERS – a series of essays which supported the Federalists viewpoint (wanted the Constitution to pass)

The Federalists Papers were written by such men as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay James Madison John JayAlexander Hamilton

Federalists had an advantage because most newspapers supported their cause

By June of 1788 a total of 9 states had ratified (passed) the Constitution 9 states were required to officially make it the legal form of government

Two very important states though, Virginia and New York, had not yet passed it and were needed

Two important Virginians, GEORGE MASON and PATRICK HENRY were against the Constitution George Mason Patrick Henry

Virginia finally passes it once they are convinced it will soon add a Bill of Rights

New York passes it once they hear Virginia had Rhode Island is the last state to officially ratify it in 1790

Okay… so the Constitution is official. Where is the new government??

BILL OF RIGHTS – the first ten amendments to the Constitution Ensures personal rights to each U.S. citizen

Study – Ch 8 test Tue. UNP due Tue. Note – NO 7:30 Study Session on test day.