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Unit Two Constitution Benchmark - C.1.8 Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.
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Unit Two Constitution
Benchmark - C.1.8 Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.
Terms to add to your vocab rings
• Ratify – formally approving something (The rat says yea!)
• Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, establishing rights and protections for American citizens
• Federalism - a system of government that divides power between a central government and smaller units of government, such as state or local governments
• Federalists - a group of people in the early United States who wanted a strong national government
• Anti-Federalists - a group of people in the early United States who opposed a strong national government because they wanted protection for individual rights
• Federalist Papers - a series of essays written to explain and defend the proposed U.S. Constitution
• Anti-Federalist Papers - a series of essays written to counter and defeat the proposed U.S. Constitution
Learning Targets• I can define ratification
• I can explain who the Anti-Federalists were.
• I can explain what the Anti-Federalists papers were.
• I can explain the viewpoints of the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
• I can explain who the Federalists were.
• I can explain what the Federalists papers were.
• I can explain the viewpoints of the Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
• I can explain the Anti-Federalists’ reasons for wanting to include of a bill of rights in the U.S. Constitution.
Materials Needed- Update Table of Contents with the following:
Page 6 Federalist and Anti-Federalist Reading Worksheet
Page 7 Positions of Federalist and Anti-Federalist Worksheet with Venn Diagram
Page 8 Classifying Quotes
Why a Bill of Rights? What Impact Does It Have?•Skim the reading page first and highlight
any unfamiliar words.
•Clarify the meaning of the unfamiliar words
•Now read the worksheet closely keeping the positions of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist in mind underlining points they both agree on.
What do They Want?
•Federalist - a strong central government
•Anti-Federalist – a weak central government
•Both – a central government and protection for individual rights
Partner Work - Understanding Positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists
•Complete the Understanding Positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalist Worksheet with Venn Diagram on the back
Who Would Say That?
Federalist
Yay for StrongCentral Government!
Anti-Federalist
Down with Strong Central Government!
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
Nothing in the Constitution says the federal government has power to limit peoples’ freedoms in the first place.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution creates a Supreme Court that is too powerful because the judges don’t answer to anyone.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Supreme Court is the weakest branch of government because it doesn’t control the military and can’t pass laws.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like “Duke” or “King,” so the government will always belong to the people.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The United States is too large to have a central government. People won’t know their leaders and will lose control over the government.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
The Constitution is a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Classifying Quotes
•Now try it by yourself or with your partner.
•On your Classifying Quotes worksheet read each quote and circle either F for Federalist or AF for Anti-Federalist
•Once complete, we will review together for accuracy
Who Would Say That?
“I do not conceive we can exist long as a nation without having…a power which will pervade (be present and spread through) the whole Union….”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“The State Declarations of Rights are not repealed (revoked or canceled) by this Constitution; and being in force are sufficient.”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“The laws of the general government being paramount (more important than anything else) to the laws and constitutions of the several states, the Declaration of Rights in the separate states are no security.”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“The vigor (strength) of government is essential to the security of liberty.”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“…State Legislatures have no security for the powers now presumed to remain to them, or the People for their Rights.”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“There is no Declaration of any kind for preserving the Liberty of the Press, the Trial by Jury in civil Causes; nor against the Danger of standing Armies in time of Peace…”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“Repeated violations of these parchment barriers (weak obstacles) have been committed by overbearing majorities (dominant group) in every State.”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Who Would Say That?
“A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse or rest on inference.”
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
C.1.8 Writing Prompt
▫Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and the inclusion of a bill of rights.
▫ Use your reading worksheet to ACE the answer.
A – Answer the questionC – Cite evidenceE – Explain your answer
