1. Ratification Why was a republic the chosen form of government? What were the arguments for and against ratification? What are the Federalist Papers and their purpose? Brad Read

2. Forms of Government Tyranny - Exs. North Korea, Soviet Union, Hitler, Stalin. Monarchy -Exs. King George III, Jordan, Saudi Arabia Democracy -Exs. Ancient Athens Republic -Exs. Ancient Greece and Rome Roland Kerner

3. What was believed to be good Government in 1787? John Adams: Thoughts on Government  Proportional representation  Bicameral legislature  Separation of powers  Powers derivative of the people Roland Kerner http://asimpleyarn.net/wp- content/uploads/2008/09/hbo-john-adams.jpg

4. Fear of Faction What is faction and why is it so important? Special Interestvs. Public Interest Brad Read

5. Federalist Papers 85 articles that were printed in the New York Press between Oct. 1787 – May 1788 under the name Publius Widely read and built public support The papers argued for ratification of the Constitution Each paper defended a section of the Constitution arguing for centralized government, separation of powers, and a republican framework Brad Read

6. The Main Authors http://blogs.nypost.com/wine/photos/Alexand er%20hamilton.jpg Alexander Hamilton (NY) Wrote roughly half of the federalist papers Supported strong executive, centralized power, and commercial economy Roland Kerner

7. James Madison (VA) Wrote thirty papers including the most significant one Federalist Paper No. 10 Argued that the best form of government to limit factions influence would a large republic Brad Read http://theconstitutionhangingbyathread.files.w ordpress.com/2009/03/james_madison2.jpg

8. Antifederalist Feared faction as well but felt that a small republic would combat faction most effectively Worried about too much executive power and centralized government Thought there would be a disconnect between elected officials and the voters in a large republic Roland Kerner

9. The Outcome The Federalist argument succeeded in convincing the States to ratify the Constitution. President Washington was elected in 1789 Brad Read and Roland Kerner