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

2. 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

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

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.