1. Features of the Constitution
Preamble:
Sets the purpose of the Constitution
Establishes the power of the govt comes from the PEOPLE

2. Constitution Article I Describes Legislative branch Writes laws
Article II
Describes Executive branch
Enforces laws

3. Article III
Describes Judicial Branch
Interpret the law
Article IV
States have the power to make and carry out their own laws

4. Article V
Amendments (changes) can be made
need ⅔ vote of Congress
Article VI
Constitution is the SUPREME LAW of the land

5. Article VII
Describes ratification (approval) process
9 of 13 states needed to ratify

6. WU #35 Issue Federalists Antifederalists
Ratifying a Constitution with a strong central government
Favored-The Articles of Confederation was ineffective and needed to be changed.
Opposed-States would lose influence and power with the growth of the national government’s power.
Power of the 13 states
Wanted to limit power. Believed that the Senate (2 representatives per state) could speak for the states.
Supported strong states rights-Believed this was key to the idea of democracy.
Bill of Rights
Not Necessary
Essential to protect the rights of each citizen.
WU #35