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1 Approving the Constitution
Ch. 5 Section 2-3

2 Federalist Federalists- those in support of the new Constitution (rich) Large land owners who wanted property protection and a strong central govt. Merchants, farmers that shipped goods across state borders James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

3 Anti-Federalists Anti-Federalists- opposed the new Constitution (b/l it took power from states & didn’t protect individual rights) (poor) In order to become law, the Constitution had to be ratified (approved) by 9 of the 13 states John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Sam Adams

4 The Federalist Papers The Federalist
Collection of 85 essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, & John Jay To encourage people to approve the Constitution & point out its strong points These papers were very influential and are still used by judges & lawyers today to interpret the meaning of the Constitution.

5 Ratification at Last! It was agreed that a “Bill of Rights” would be added to guarantee rights to individuals & restrict the power of the new govt. Once added - states quickly ratified the new Constitution all but North Carolina & Rhode Island ratified the new Constitution - it becomes law!

6 The Bill of Rights (The 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution)
List of rights guaranteed to U.S. citizens that cannot be abused by the government Most of these “rights” included in the document were the direct result of abuses handed out by King George III on the colonists. Since its creation, there have been 17 more “amendments” (changes) made to the Constitution.

7 Define these words! Ch. 5 pages168-173
Checks and balances Veto Impeach Amendments Federalists Antifederalists Popular Sovereignty Federalism Separation of powers Legislative branch Executive branch Judicial branch

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