1. Wrapping up the Constitution!
Please have out “federalism” homework…

2. Federalism: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlt6R1KD4E0

3. Amendment Process:

4. Ratifying the Constitution

5. RATIFICATION- official approval
Sept submitted to conventions in each state
Why not state legislatures?
9 out of 13 must ratify
"Fame" Announces Ratification of Constitution

6. The Debate begins FEDERALISTS Support ratifying the Constitution
ANTIFEDERALISTS-
Oppose ratifying the Constitution

7. Feds… Anti-Feds… Sam Adams Washington Hancock Madison Patrick Henry
Hamilton
R. H. Lee

8.
FEDERALISTS- SUPPORT RATIFICATION
ANTI-FEDERALISTS- OPPOSE RATIFICATION
Key leaders
James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington
George Mason, Mercy Otis Warren, Sam Adams, Thomas Jefferson
Is a large republic possible?
Do we need a Bill of Rights?
Is the Constitution too vague?
Do we need a strong central government?

9. Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
A of C too weak
Stronger national gov. is needed
safeguards are in place (federalism, checks..)
Fear “people”
New National gov. too strong
States’ power, individual liberties are threatened
President too powerful
Fear “government”

11. The Federalist Papers
85 essays by Hamilton, Madison, Jay published in papers to gain support for ratification
Explain political theory behind Constitution

12. Why Federalists win out
Articles unpopular; Shay’s Rebellion
Anti-Feds- provide no option
Feds- nationally organized
“Star Power”- George Washington
Assumed he will be first president; people trust him with power

13. *****Need for a Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists demand “Bill of Rights”
Want basic freedoms spelled out
Arguments:
Against: no need for it; checks and balances are there
For: gov. needs to be restrained; fear of tyranny

14. Ratification Federalists promise Bill of Rights to assure ratification
Summer NY and VA ratify
New government forms in 1789

15. Adding the Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights- assure basic freedoms
1st 10 amendments
Ratified 1791
Amend- “change” the Constitution

16. 1st amendment Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

17. Should a radical, anti-gay religious group be allowed to protest at military funerals?

18. Under the “Affordable Care Act” (Obamacare), employers must offer contraception and related procedures to employees. Several companies have filed suits this violates the first amendment. Is this constitutional?

19. Second Amendment
Right to bear arms

20. 3rd Amendment
Government can’t use private homes as military quarters

21. Fourth Amendment No unreasonable search and seizure Need a WARRANT

22. Fifth Amendment Gov’t needs an indictment of a Grand Jury-
12 to 23 citizens who decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial
Double Jeopardy- Accused may not be tried twice for same crime
Accused does not have to testify
“pleading the fifth”
Due process- same fair rules in all cases
Eminent domain- Gov’t can take your property, but must pay you

23. Sixth Amendment Right to a JURY trial in criminal cases
Right to a lawyer to defend you

24. Seventh Amendment
Trial by jury in lawsuits over money or property over $20

25. Eighth Amendment Judges cannot Order excessive bail
Impose cruel and unusual punishment
Cruel and unusual?

26. Ninth Amendment 10th Amendment
Government can’t claim that these are your ONLY rights
Part of Roe v. Wade
Woman’s right to “privacy”
10th Amendment
Any powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are delegated to the states
“FEDERALISM”

27. 10th Amendment
Any powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are delegated to the states
“FEDERALISM”

28. Bill of Rights:
1st Amdmt: Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2nd Amdmt: Right to Bear Arms
3rd Amdmt: Soldiers Quartered in homes
4th: Gov’t needs a search warrant
5th: rights of accused criminals (Due process)
6th: rights of accused criminals
7th: rights in civil trials
8th: rights of accused and convicted criminals
9th: there are more rights not listed
10th: any powers not included in const. are given to states

29. Yes or No:
1-Should the government assist religious schools with money to buy textbooks?
2-Should a person be permitted to say anything at all about the government during wartime?
3-Should a newspaper that has received copies of secret government documents be allowed to publish them?
4-Should a group known for its anti-American statements be permitted to hold a rally?