1. Federalist and Anti-federalist

2. The debate over ratification
Anti-federalist: people who were against the new constitution
Federalist: people who supported the new constitution
The Anti-federalist feared!!!—
The new constitution would be too strong
The government would build a strong army to collect unpopular taxes
They were concerned of a lack of Bill of Rights

5. Ratification of the constitution
Ratification of the new U.S. Constitution was needed by at least nine states
Ratify: approve
Veto: constitutional rejection of a bill or law
As part of the agreement to ensure ratification, the framers included the notion of Congress’ power to override the President with a 2/3 vote in both Houses.
Furthermore, the constitution allowed for impeachment of the President, .
Requires a 2/3 vote in the Senate

6. The impact of Colonial Grievances on the constitution
Grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence
Where each was addressed in the U.S. Constitution
The king made judges dependent on his will
All federal judges are appointed for life
The king kept a large standing army among the colonists.
Congress has the power to raise and support an army
The king imposed taxes without the consent of the colonists.
All taxes must be approved by the House of Representatives
The King made the military superior to the civil government
U.S. Constitution provides that the Commander-in-Chief is a civilian (the President)

7. 4 corners activity
Create a visual representation of the following four terms as they pertain to the Federalist and Anti-Federalists.
Abuse of Power: improper use of authority by someone who has that authority
Veto: constitutional rejection of a bill or law
Impeach: charging a public officer of misconduct
Overriding: to prevail over; over rule

8. Impact of colonial grievances on the U.S. constitution
Declaration of Independence
The king imposed taxes without the consent of the colonist.
The king made the military superior to the civil government.
The king kept a large standing army among the colonists.
The king made judges dependent on his will.
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution provides all taxes must be approved by the House of Rep.
U.S. Constitution provides that the Commander-in-Chief is a civilian.
Congress has the right to raise and support an army.
All federal judges are appointed for life.