1. Name:____________________________PD What was the Big Debate? Principle Limited Government Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? Why did the Antifederalists think it’s important? Why do the Antifederalists think the Constitution does not address this principle: Hint: Elastic Clause Separation of Powers Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? Why did the Antifederalists think it’s important? Why do the Antifederalists think the Constitution does not address this principle: HINT: Strong Executive Powers (Military) Federalists believed: Federalists feared: AntiFederalists believed: AntiFederalists feared:

2. Popular Sovereignty Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? HINT: Amendment Process Why did the Antifederalists think it’s important? Why do the Antifederalists think the Constitution does not address this principle: Hint: It’s a long process with no immediate response; the majority will always win. Federalism Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? HINT: Amendment 10 Why did the Antifederalists think it’s important? Why do the Antifederalists think the Constitution does not address this principle: HINT: Supremacy Clause Federalists believed: Federalists feared: AntiFederalists believed: AntiFederalists feared:

3. Checks and Balances Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? HINT: Where is state power to check the federal government? Individual Rights Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? HINT: Safeguards built in Why did the Antifederalists think it’s important? Why do the Antifederalists think the Constitution does not address this principle: HINT: no Bill of Rights Federalists believed: Federalists feared: AntiFederalists believed: AntiFederalists feared:

4. Republicanism Why did Federalists think it’s important? How does the Constitution address the principle? HINT: Where is state power to check the federal government? HINT: Electoral College Federalists believed: Federalists feared: AntiFederalists believed: AntiFederalists feared: