Turn in your work, pick up the organizer and consider this question

Why do we have 3 branches of government? What purpose does this serve?◦ Write down your thoughts at the top of your paper

A Review of the Constitution

What is a compromise? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Why do we do it?

Ratification- making something valid or put something into effect by giving verbal or written consent

Representation in Congress◦ House of Representatives- based on population-

benefited big states◦ Senate- all states equal- 2 senators each- benefited small

states Slavery

◦ South- 3/5ths Compromise- right to count each slave as 3/5s of a person towards their population total

◦ North- promise that the slave trade would end by 1807

Congress submitted the new Constitution to the states for approval◦ Needed 9 of 13 states to ratify it◦ Fear of what the big states would do◦ Allowed the opportunity for debate on a national

scale

85 newspaper essays from 1787-88 Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John

Jay, George Washington In favor of the Constitution Major Arguments

◦ Strong central government is necessary◦ Checks and balances limit its power sufficiently◦ The Necessary and Proper clause is needed◦ Afraid that bill of rights would limit individual

rights

Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Melancton Smith

Against the Constitution Not as well unified or organized as the

Federalists Major Arguments

◦ Fear that this new government would become too powerful- monarchy

◦ The Necessary and Proper clause is too vague◦ Need list of rights- protect people from tyranny

You know the Constitution now, so what do you think?◦ Try to put yourself in their place◦ Which argument do you agree with?

By July 1788, 11 states had ratified- all except North Carolina and Rhode Island

Massachusetts- only under the condition that a list of rights be added

Last 2 join by 1790

"I do not expect the Constitution to last for more than 20 years." - George Washington

Oldest Constitution in the world today Broad structure- but also has the ability to adapt

and adjust◦ Option for interpretation

From then to today- many changes◦ State vs Federal dominance, power of the Presidency,

political parties

To Summarize today’s lecture, You need to create a T-Chart to compare/contrast the Federalists and Anti-Federalists◦ Each group’s position on the Constitution◦ At least 1 member of each group-(Federalists and

Anti-Federalists)◦ 2 major arguments of each group

Due at the start of class tomorrow

Political Party- group of people similar opinions on how government should function who attempt to control the government

Not established in the Constitution, but have become essential in how we function

What each party supports has flip-flopped several times. ◦ Confusing much?

Originally started with Thomas Jefferson in 1792◦ Against powerful government

Today- in general!◦ Big government- powerful and involved◦ Liberal on social issues

Liberal- open to new behavior and willing to discard tradition

Started in 1854 as an anti-slavery party Today- in general!

◦ Limited Government◦ Conservative on social issues

Conservative- holding onto traditional attitudes and values.

Where are you on the spectrum?