Civics_Ch2_federalist-vs-antifederalists

=**Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists**= The Federalists are those who supported the Constitution while the Anti-Federalists were those who were against it.

Watch the video clip:
media type="custom" key="24833270"


 * FEDERALISTS:** Write an article in support of the new Constitution. Remember to be convincing. You want to convince others to approve, or ratify this new Constitution. Divide your writing into paragraphs with the following principles as headings for each paragraph. One paragraph on why separation of powers is a good thing. A second paragraph on how checks and balances are good and how it helps maintain limited government. A third paragraph on how the weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation were fixed. A fourth paragraph on how the idea of popular sovereignty is maintained.


 * ANTI-FEDERALISTS:** Write an article in opposition of the new Constitution. Remember to be convincing. You want to convince others why the new Constitution should NOT be ratified, or approved. Divide your writing into paragraphs based on the following ideas. One paragraph on how the lack of a bill of rights doesn't protect personal freedoms. A second paragraph on how creating a strong central government could create a tyrannical government like the one they fought against in the Revolution. A third paragraph on why the confederation was better for popular sovereignty since individual states and local governments had more authority than under the Constitution. A fourth paragraph on how local governments are better suited for citizen involvement since they're closer to the people.

Write your article.
When instructed to do so, click here to view selected arguments between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.