PPT-The Bill of Rights – Compliments of the Anti-Federalists!

The Bill of Rights Compliments of the AntiFederalists The first 10 amendments To the U S Constitution Who determines what the Bill of Rights mean The Supreme Court makes rulings on the meaning. The Never Ending Debate. The Ratification Process. The drafting of the new United States Constitution was only the beginning of the process to make it the law of the land. In order for this to happen, at least nine of the thirteen states would have to ratify the Constitution. The debate over ratification would split the political leaders of the time. People who supported ratification of the Constitution were Federalists, and those who opposed the new Constitution were Anti-Federalists. The debate over ratification of the Constitution would take place on the pages of the many newspapers and pamphlets that circulated in the country.. What’s the difference?. Enter the Time Machine. The year is 1787. The Revolutionary War is over, and the United States of America is now on its own to decide how to rule itself. Being a new country isn’t easy:. Federalists Debate . Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?. Anti-Federalists: . People who opposed ratifying the Constitution . George Mason, Edmond Randolph, and Elbridge Gerry. Each had attended the Philadelphia Convention but refused to sign the Constitution. Main problem at the convention. We need more order, but not at the expense of liberty. Who were the anti-federalists? . At the convention. Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts. Robert Yates of New York. John Lansing of New York. I. Federalists and Anti Federalists. Constitution. . 1. Based on Federalism. 2. System of government where power is shared . btwn. federal and state government. I. Federalists and Anti Federalists. Constitution. EQ. Should there be a written document like a Bill of Rights in the Constitution guaranteeing your rights? Or is it just understood what your rights are and nobody can take those away?. 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. A Ratification Debate. Setting the Scene:. After Convention 9 of 13 states needed to ratify. Each state holds it’s own State Convention. Sets the stage for the two-party political system still in place today. Federalists vs. Anti Federalists. Federalists. : . . Supporters of the New Constitution – wanted stronger national government. James Madison. Alexander Hamilton. John Jay. Anti-Federalists:. . Opposed ratification of the new Constitution . and the . Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the . Constitution and . inclusion of a bill of rights.. Fed Up. Debating the Constitution . Constitutional Convention . The intended purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to . Alexander Hamilton. James Madison. John Jay. Federalists. Publius. Prominent Anti-federalists. Cato’s Letters. Brutus. Centinel. Federal Farmer. Patrick Henry. Patrick Henry. Active leader during the Revolution who demanded that the British “give me liberty, or give me death!" . Alexander Hamilton. James Madison. John Jay. Federalists. Publius. Prominent Anti-federalists. Cato’s Letters. Brutus. Centinel. Federal Farmer. Patrick Henry. Patrick Henry. Active leader during the Revolution who demanded that the British “give me liberty, or give me death!" . . . Remember HW is due Tomorrow. NO BELL RINGER QUESTION…Instead…. 1) Take out a blank sheet of paper and make four boxes (paper box). 2) Write your name, date, period.. 3) Title . your paper . Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?. Anti-Federalists: . People who opposed ratifying the Constitution . George Mason, Edmond Randolph, and Elbridge Gerry. Each had attended the Philadelphia Convention but refused to sign the Constitution.