1. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists Objective 1.06

2. The Big Debate How to keep the government from becoming too strong 3 major ways –Federalism –Separation of Powers –Checks and Balances

3. Federalism Form of government in which the power is divided between the federal government and the statesForm 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 statesSome thought national government would still be too strong and could take over the states

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

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

6. Federalists Supported the new constitution and a strong central governmentSupported the new constitution and a strong central government Believed that a strong central government would protect the people and the states couldn’tBelieved that a strong central government would protect the people and the states couldn’t

7. Key Federalists Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton James MadisonJames Madison John JayJohn Jay

8. Federalists Papers A series of essays written by key Federalists supporting the ConstitutionA series of essays written by key Federalists supporting the Constitution 85 total essays written85 total essays written Most important were #10, #51, and #84Most important were #10, #51, and #84

9. Anti-Federalists Did not support new constitutionDid not support new constitution Felt that the national government was too strong and would endanger rightsFelt that the national government was too strong and would endanger rights Thought central government could not support individualsThought central government could not support individuals Believed federal government would take over statesBelieved federal government would take over states

10. 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

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