The Constitution was written however, it still had to be ratified. Ratification The Constitution was written however, it still had to be ratified.

Ratification The Constitutional Convention took over 4 months, however, once the document was written the battle was not over The debate and ratification of the Constitution took over 10 months Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Fight to the Death

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists The Major Players The Federalists - James Madison - Alexander Hamilton -John Jay Anti-Federalists Patrick Henry Samuel Adams Thomas Jefferson

Quiz According to the Original Constitution, which branch is most closely tied to the people? According to the Constitution, who elects the president? Describe the entire impeachment process What group led to a swift adoption of the Bill of Rights What was the central problem between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

Arguments for and against the Constitution Federalists Anti- Federalists Federal Government Necessary because all men are inherently self serving Gave central government too much power. Render States Powerless Bill of Rights unnecessary and Evil No Bill of Rights Stressed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Did not want the Federal Government to maintain an army or tax. Federalist 10 Civic Virtue should rule the nation

Why do we have a Bill of Rights Compromise again If the Anti-Federalists approved the Constitution then a Bill of Rights would be added 1787 Constitution is Ratified, with a promise of Bill of Rights 1791- Bill of Rights are adopted

Limited Government The constitution is a statement of limited government. Reading it, displays explicit prohibitions of power to the Gov’t…what are some of these prohibitions? Article 1 Section 9 and 10 Bill of Rights 13,14,15,19,24, and 26th Amendments Federalists successfully argued the Constitution was a contract based on LIMITED GOVERNMENT.