Who were the supporters and critics of the constitution worksheet

The Agreement to add a bill of rights:


A compromise was reached on the issue of a bill of rights. The Federalists made this compromise to get enough support for the Constitution so it would be ratified. They agreed that when the first Congress was held, it would draft a bill of rights.

The argument to add a bill of rights was a victory for the Anti-Federalists. It was an important addition to the Constitution and has been of great importance in the protection of the basic rights of the American people.

Please use the information from this reading as well as any notes that you took during the debate to answer the following questions:

1.) Who were the Federalists?

2.) Who were the Anti-Federalists?

3.) Why didn't the Federalists want the Constitution submitted to the existing Congress or state governments for ratification?

4.) How did the Federalists answer the criticism that the Constitution gave the federal government too much power?

5.) The Anti-Federalists lost their battle to prevent the ratification of the Constitution. However, their struggle left a permanent impact on the Constitution. How was this accomplished?

6.) Explain the best argument for ratification below:


7.) Explain the best argument against ratification below:

8.) Would you have voted to ratify the Constitution as it was written in 1787 or do you think that a bill of rights needed to be added to protect Explain your answer?

9.) How does the Constitution (including the Bill of Rights) protect our rights and limit the powers of government?

10.) Did democracy diffuse or inflame conflict during the ratification process?