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Understanding the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, and the Constitution

This resource explores the differences between the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan, highlighting the supporters of each framework. It describes the roles and views of Federalists and Anti-Federalists, emphasizing their arguments regarding the necessity of a Bill of Rights. The document also defines a government that shares power between federal and state authorities. Finally, it provides an overview of the U.S. Constitution, breaking down its three main parts: the Preamble, Articles, and Amendments, and encourages the creative representation of the Preamble's purposes.

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Understanding the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, and the Constitution

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  1. Warm Up • What differences occurred between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan? Who supported each? • Describe Anti-Federalists • Describe Federalist • What is the name of a government where power is shared between federal (national) and state?

  2. Video Recap • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8 • He talks fast- you need to listen and focus! • Write down 5 facts 

  3. Federalists VS. Anti-Federalists • Let’s read through the handout together • NOW- using your two sheets of paper, create a FEDERALIST (Red) and ANTI-FEDERALIST (Blue) fact sheet on each. Discuss main ideas and main supporters

  4. And finally.. Federalists agreed that a Bill of Rights was necessary (Anti-Federalist view) 1788- 9/13 states ratified Constitution (took effect) 1790- All 13 states ratified the Constitution COOPERATION!!! YOU GO AMERICA!

  5. Constitution • Highest authority of the nation • Basic Law of the USA • Grants powers to different branches • Represents LIBERTY and FREEDOM!

  6. Constitution • 3 parts- • 1. Preamble • 2. Articles • 3. Amendments

  7. Preamble • Introduction to the Constitution which states goals and purposes of the government

  8. Preamble • Re-write the parts of the preamble in your own words

  9. Pre-Amble Visual Aid Re-Create the preamble using images to describe the 6 purposes

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