1. Federalism Division of Power National, State, Local

2. Table of Contents Questions The Great Debate Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Federalism Summary

3. Questions What was the great debate about ratification? Why did the framers create a separation of powers? What is the goal of the checks and balances system? How is the system of federalism different than a confederacy?

4. The Great Debate The Federalist ArgumentThe Anti-Federalist Argument Wanted a strong central government to provide order and protect the rights of the people. Wanted a weak national government that could not threaten the rights of the people. Claimed that a Bill of Rights was not necessary because government power was limited enough. Wanted to add a Bill of Rights to protect the people against an abuse of power.

5. Separation of Powers Separation of powers is the creation of three separate but equal branches of government. Legislative- Congress that makes laws. Executive- President that enforces laws. Judicial Supreme Court that interprets laws.

6. Checks and Balances

7. Federalism

8. Summary Review opening questions Finish handout from 3/2