1. Review of Five Principles
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism
Now that you know the principles, it’s time to see how and why they were defended.

2. The federalist papers

3. “I like Ike”

4. LeBron James, Nike

5. Questions What did you like about the Ads? What didn’t you like?
After watching, are you more likely to endorse the “product”?

6. It is used when you try to get someone to adopt your idea.
Persuasion
The process of convincing others to accept a different viewpoint on an issue through logic or reasoning.
It is used when you try to get someone to adopt your idea.

7. The Federalist Papers

8. Overview Who wrote the Federalist Papers What they argued
How we can use this argument

9. Who Wrote The Federalist Papers

10. James Madison
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton

11. What They Argued

12. Reasons to Accept the Constitution
A Strong National Government Was Needed
Protect against internal unrest or an attack by a foreign enemy.
A Vast Republic is the Answer
Different interests need to come together. A small, special interest group could not achieve its will against the will of the people.

13. Reasons (continued) Government Power Was Divided
The government couldn’t use its powers against the people. Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances.
The “Necessary and Proper” Clause is Needed
This clause allows the national government to address the tasks it is responsible for.

14. Supremacy of the National Government The Promise of a Bill of Rights
Reasons (continued)
Supremacy of the National Government
The Constitution does not increase the powers of national government, it makes the national government more effective.
The Promise of a Bill of Rights
The Federalists promised to add the rights of citizens in a Bill of Rights in order to persuade voters to ratify the Constitution.

15. questions?

16. How We Can Use This

17. The Argument (Under the Flap)
Activity
YOU WILL NEED:
An Image
A Motto/Slogan
The Argument (Under the Flap)
In groups, you will be each make a flip chart for the six reasons to accept the Constitution.
On each panel, you will create an image (ad) arguing for the ratification of the Constitution based on each reason.

18. Examples

19. Takeaway
The Federalist Papers explained the structure of the new Constitution and provided a logical defense in response to critics.
They used logic to persuade suspicious Americans of the benefits of belonging to the Union.