1. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
Day 4
UNIT I – Foundations of American Government

2. Arguing Points
FEDERALISTS
ANTI-FEDERALISTS

3. Arguing Points
FEDERALISTS
ANTI-FEDERALISTS

4. Key Federalists
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
John Jay

5. Federalists Papers
A series of essays written by key Federalists supporting the Constitution
85 total essays written

6. Key Anti-Federalists
George Mason
Elbridge Gerry
Patrick Henry

7. Bill of Rights
Because of their fear of not having rights, the Anti-Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution before they would approve
WE WANT OUR RIGHTS!

8. The Big Debate How to keep the government from becoming too strong
3 major ways

9. Federalism separate from
Form of government in which the power is divided between the federal government and the states
Some thought national government would still be too strong and could take over the states
separate from

10. Separation of Powers
Split of authority amongst the national government into three separate branches
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

11. Checks and Balances
Ensures that one branch will not become stronger than the other
Allows each branch to check, or restrain, the power of the others