The Constitution: Explanation and Viewpoints

The year is 1787. Your town is holding a community picnic to support the new government. You are one of few people who know about the debate over the Constitution. The townspeople have asked you to explain these events during the picnic in the center of town. Use this template to organize your explanation in your own words.

1) Explain the separation of powers and checks and balances. Use examples to explain the difference between the two ideas:

2) Explain the position of the Federalists related to the ratification of the Constitution. Use facts from the lesson:

3) Explain the position of the Anti-Federalists related to the ratification of the Constitution. Use facts from the lesson: