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Bell Ringer

Bell Ringer . HW: Read pgs. 110-118 all Answer 1-5 all and the writing response. . Federalists v. Anti-Federalists. Objective 1.06. The Big Debate. How to keep the government from becoming too strong 3 major ways Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances. Federalism.

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer HW: Read pgs. 110-118 all Answer 1-5 all and the writing response.

  2. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists Objective 1.06

  3. The Big Debate • How to keep the government from becoming too strong • 3 major ways • Federalism • Separation of Powers • Checks and Balances

  4. Federalism • Form of government in which the power is divided between the federal government and the states • Some thought national government would still be too strong and could take over the states

  5. Separation of Powers • Split of authority amongst the national government into three separate branches • Legislative • Executive • Judicial

  6. Checks and Balances • Ensures that one branch will not become stronger than the other • Allows each branch to check, or restrain, the power of the others

  7. Federalists • Supported the new constitution and a strong central government • Believed that a strong central government would protect the people and the states couldn’t

  8. Key Federalists • Alexander Hamilton • James Madison • John Jay

  9. Federalists Papers • A series of essays written by key Federalists supporting the Constitution • 85 total essays written • Most important were #10, #51, and #84

  10. Anti-Federalists • Did not support new constitution • Felt that the national government was too strong and would endanger rights • Thought central government could not support individuals • Believed federal government would take over states

  11. Bill of Rights • Because of their fear of not having rights, the Anti-Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution before they would approve

  12. Key Anti-Federalists • George Mason • Elbridge Gerry • Patrick Henry

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