2. Ratification of the Constitution Chapter 4 Section 4 Mr. Cales

3. Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Federalists – Alexander Hamilton – Strong federal government. Anti-federalists – George Mason – Weaker federal government and Constitution needed a section to guarantee individual rights.

4. Federalist Qualities Supported Constitution Strong Central Government Liked the “balance of powers” in Constitution Created speeches and pamphlets to support the Constitution (Federalist Papers)

5. Federalist – Alexander Hamilton

6. Hmm – Where have I seen that guy?

7. Anti-Federalist Qualities Opposed Constitution Federal government would be too powerful Lack of individual rights

8. Anti-Federalist – George Mason

9. Federalist Papers Written by John Jay, Alexander Hamiltion, and James Madison Papers argued that new Federal Government would NOT overpower States rights!

10. Federalist Papers – Now In Paperback!

11. Ratification! EACH state needed to ratify the Constitution. Delaware was the 1 st state in 1787 Rhode Island was the last in 1790 NY and VA debated over ratification, but finally jumped on board

12. 1 st 10 Amendments = Bill of Rights Bill of Rights – 1 st 10 Amendments added upon ratification in 1791. Gave clear example of how to amend (change) the Constitution to fit the needs of a changing nation Flexibility of the Constitution has allowed it to exist over 200 years.

13. Bill of Rights