1. Approving the Constitution
Notes 1-5

2. Approving the Constitution
9 of 13 states must ratify (approve) the Constitution
Constitution sent to state legislatures for ratification
Delaware – 1st state to ratify Constitution

3. Approving the Constitution
Federalist: support the Constitution and a strong federal Gov’t
Federalist Papers: written arguments supporting the new Gov’t
– Authors:
a) Alexander Hamilton
b) James Madison

4. Approving the Constitution
3. Anti-Federalists: oppose the Constitution
A. Objected to the lack of a Bill of Rights
B. others feared…
a corrupt, powerful Gov’t
domination of political parties
a Supreme Court

5. Approving the Constitution
April 1789 – New GOVT gets under way
George Washington inaugurated as the 1st President
Madison introduces the Bill of Rights