Ratifying the Constitution Mr. Ornstein Willow Canyon AP Government
Ask??? What are 3 Ways the Constitution Prevents the Majority From Having Too Much Influence? How is Federalism different from Separation of Powers?
Ratifying the Constitution 9 of 13 States Needed to Vote Yes
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Federalists-Favored Constitution Anti-Federalists-Were Against Ratification
Federalists Support Ratification Favor Strong Central Government Merchants and Landowners Favor Weak State Governments Hamilton, Madison, Jay, Franklin, Washington
Anti-Federalists Against Ratification Strong State Governments Weak Federal Government Farmers
ASK??? What was written to try an convince people (especially in NY) to support ratification? Who was Publius?
Federalist Papers Madison, Jay, Hamilton 85 Articles Written in Favor of Ratification Widely Read and Debated
ASK??? Would People Read and Debate a book like the Federalist Papers today?
Bill of Rights The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution, drafted in response to anti-Federalist concerns. Defines basic liberties such as freedom of speech and press.
Changing the Constitution Amending the Constitution is the Formal Process
Informal Process of Constitutional Change Judicial Interpretation and Judicial Review Judicial Review-Power of the Courts to determine whether or not laws or Presidential actions are constitutional. Marbury vs. Madison
More Informal Ways to Change the Constitution Political Process Technology Increasing Demands on Policymakers None are in Constitution
Ticket Out the Door How did Federalists convince many anti-Federalists to support ratification? Explain the formal ratification process: What is Judicial Review?