1. CP US History 11 September 2015
EQ: How did the beliefs of the federalists and anti-federalists affect the creation of the Constitution?
Agenda: -Flex Friday (2 Min) -Federalists vs Anti-Federalists (30 Min) -Constitution Scavenger Hunt (20 Min) You will need 1 piece(s) of paper
To Do: -Reading Quiz 4: 9/15 (Tuesday) p

2. Flex Friday

3. Federalists vs Anti-Federalists
EQ: How did the beliefs of the federalists and anti-federalists affect the creation of the Constitution?

4. Federalists (10 Min)
Alexander Hamilton, June 21, 1788 The Anti-Federalists seem to think that a pure democracy would be the perfect government. Experience has shown that this idea is false. The ancient democracies of Greece were characterized by tyranny and run by mobs. The Anti-Federalists also argue that a large representation is necessary to understand the interests of the people. This is not true. Why can’t someone understand fifty people as well as he understands twenty people? The new constitution does not make a rich man more eligible for an elected office than a poor person. I also think it’s dangerous to assume that men become more wicked as they gain wealth and education. Look at all the people in a community, the rich and the poor, the educated and the ignorant. Which group has higher moral standards? Both groups engage in immoral or wicked behavior. But it would seem to me that the behavior of the wealthy is less wicked and sinful.

5. Anti-Federalists (10 Min)
Melancton Smith, June 21, 1788 Representatives should be a true picture of the people. They should understand their circumstances and their troubles. Therefore, the number of representatives should be so large that both rich and poor people will choose to be representatives. If the number of representatives is small, the position will be too competitive. Ordinary people will not attempt to run for office. A middle-class yeoman (farmer) will never be chosen. So, the government will fall into the hands of the few and the rich. This will be a government of oppression. The rich consider themselves above the common people, entitled to more respect. They believe they have the right to get anything they want.

6. Federalists vs Anti-Federalists (10 Min)
•Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay – all known as “Publius” (Federalist Papers) •Property owners, landed rich, merchants •Believed in elitism. Saw themselves and those of their class as most fit to govern. •Powerful central government. 2- house legislature. Representative democracy, with single representatives for 30,000 people.
•Thomas Jefferson, “Brutus” and “Cato” •Small farmers, shopkeepers, laborers •Believed in the decency of the common man and in participatory democracy (closer to direct democracy). Viewed elites as corrupt. Sought greater protection of individual rights. •Wanted stronger state governments at the expense of the federal government. Frequent elections, smaller districts, more direct democracy.

7. Constitution Scavenger Hunt (10 Min)
Article 1
(Section 1) Who has the power to make all laws?
(Section 2) How old do you have to be to get elected to the House of Representatives?
(Section 2) On what is representation based off of in the House of Representatives?
(Section 3) How many senators are there from each state?
(Section 3) How long is a senator’s term?
(Section 3) How old do you have to be to serve as a senator?
(Section 7) If a President does not approve of a bill passed by Congress, what can he do?
(Section 7) If Congress really wants a bill that the President does not approve of what can they do?
(Section 8) List four powers Congress holds.
(Section 8) What is the Elastic Clause?
(Section 10) This sections sets limitations on __________________ government.

8. Constitution Scavenger Hunt (5 Min)
Article 2
(Section 1) To become president one must be a _________________________by birth, at least ______________years of age, and a resident of the United States for ____________ years.
(Section 2 & 3) List four powers of the President.
(Section 4) What reasons does the Constitution give for impeaching a President?

9. Constitution Scavenger Hunt (5 Min)
Article 3
(Section 1) How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?
(Section 3) How does a person commit Treason?
Article 4 (IV)
(Section 1) Full Faith and Credit Clause / Do states have to respect the laws of other states?
(Section 2) Do citizens from Indiana visiting New York have the same rights? 
Article 6 (VI)
Supremacy Clause / This Article and clause states that the ___________________ is the supreme ________________________________________.
Article 7 (VII) 
How many states had to ratify (vote to support) the Constitution before it became law? ______________________
Explain something that surprised you in the Constitution. Why did it surprise you?