#8 Unit 2 Chapter 8 Federalist and Anti-Federalists divided over ratification of the Constitution

Federalists lead by

Alexander Hamilton James Madision John Jay

Federalists

President should have power to lead strong central government is helpful constitution protects stats' rights

The regular distribution of power into distinct departments;...the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own elections:these are...powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained. Alexander Hamilton Federalist No. 1787

Pro Constitution the power is going to be distinct some here some there leg judicial etc. and the people will vote for their representatives and if they don't like them they won't vote and that person will be out of power and government has power but its broken up and people are ultimately voting represnetatives in power ensure excellence in republican government.

anti-federalist demanded

the bill of rights these come from that the bill of rights freedom of speech freedom of petition government religion etc.

Letters Federalist no 9 own sets of letter

Federalist wrote

Federalist vs antiferalists

Federalists believed in a strong central government. They argued in favor of separation of powers: the division of the government into three separate branches whose powers balance each other. They felt this would be necessary and helpful. On the other hand, Anti-Federalists were fearful that the separation of powers would not equally balance power. They did not believe that this separation could occur in a fair way.

Federalist Response In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. According to this passage, what is the great difficulty in creating a government? Giving the government enough power while creating limitations Making the government a good reflection of human nature Administering a government that is large and complicated Making a government that avoids controlling the governed

Giving the government enough power while creating limitations

bill of rights

a document that protects rights and limits government powers

faction

a group that strongly disagrees with another group

Federalist agruments

a workable government must be separated into branches executive jud. legis branches controls are necessary to gaurd against abuses of power like checks and balances a republic needs to protect people from government and from one another

Anti-Federalists

leaders were against critical of the idea of a strong federal government

Federalist approved

of the new constitution

Federalists

want constitution

semialltomous

states to be in charge

Main idea of anit-federalists instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, the federalists' plan is clearly designed to make us one unified government....whether such a change can ever be made in any manner; whether it can be made without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country-time only can determine. -----The federal Farmer

-group of writings like federalist papers thirteen republics one unified without convulsions and civil wars totally destroy the liberties of this country time only can determine. AGAINST FEDERAL HEAD GOVERNMENT POTENTIAL TO DESTROY LIBERTIES OF THIS COUNTRY AGAINST STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

Anti-federalist response This hypothesis [separation of powers] supposes human wisdom competent [capable] to the task of instituting three co-equal orders in government. . . . Mr. Adams . . . has not been able to adduce [find] a single instance of such a government. . . . If such an organization of power were practicable [able to be used], how long would it continue? Not a day. Which statement supports the author's main claim? A government of three branches with equal powers does not exist anywhere else. Humans are capable of creating a fair system using separate powers. Past governments have created separate powers on many occasions. It is likely that the government will function successfully by separating powers.

A government of three branches with equal powers does not exist anywhere else.

1789

Bill of rights was created first ten amendments to constitution

Ratifiicaton of the Constitution

Law of the Land

Anti-Federalists people against strong Federal government

Patrick Henry Sameul Adams Thomas Jefferson George Mason

Highlight ideas in this passage that show why the Anti-Federalists objected to the Constitution. If it were possible to consolidate the states, and preserve the features of a free government . . . [w]ealth, offices, and the benefits of government would collect in the center: and the extreme states . . . become much less important. . . . I still believe a complete federal bill of rights to be very practicable. Which reasons below explain why the Anti-Federalists objected to the Constitution? Check all that apply Power would be too centralized. A bill of rights was included. States would become less powerful. A bill of rights was not included. States would become more powerful.

Power would be too centralized. States would become less powerful.

Federalist Response In republican government, the [lawmaking] authority necessarily [has the most power]. The remedy for this . . . is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them . . . as little connected with each other [as possible]. Which statement summarizes the author's main claim? The lawmaking power should not be divided among different branches. The lawmaking branch of the government should be weaker than the others. The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another. A republican government cannot keep lawmakers from having too much power.

The powers of lawmaking should be separated as far as possible from one another.

1790

The remaining states ratified the constitution all thirteen states

Federalists balance of power in government believed that the constitution would balance the federal government and states that

a strong government would encourage states to work together the constitution provided checks and balances executive could only do this leg could only do this then it would create... the constitution would create separate powers

critical

an attitude of disagreement

anti-federalists want a smaller federal government

believed the constitution gave too much power to the federal government

The aniti-federalist demanded a

bill of rights they thought the bill of rights was necessary in order to: protect citizens liberties from government intrusions place restrictions on the government powers

anti federalists fear

central government would have too much powers

anit-federalist believed the constitution gave too much power to federal government wanted a smaller federal government

feared the president might become too influential too much power to control another king afraid of this happening thought the constitution gave congress too much power over the states wanted most of the governments power with the states

Federalists thought the bill of rights was unnecessary

felt no need for bill rights government has violated your rights out vote vote out vote someone in that will protect your rights. argued that the government powers would already be limited.

Federalist response It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government. . . . If men were angels, no government would be necessary. This passage says that the government is necessary because . The passage states that checks and balances are needed to

human need guidance prevent government abuse

anti-federalists agruments

it is not possible to seperate government into equal branches one branch will have more than another a republican government is not possible for american under the constitution they did not think it could exist because power will be to centralized

1788

nine states ratified the constitution that allowed it to be law of land the Remember.....the anti-Federalist wanted bill of rights to control central governments from becoming too powerful so they did the bill of rights

influential

powerful and able to control something

Anti-Federalist

president might become too powerful strong central government is harmful constitution would deny state rights

Anti-Federalist they thought the bill of rights was necessary in order to:

protect citizens liberties from government intrusions place restrictions on the government powers

Federalists wrote own their own

sets of letter to share their opinions