The document discusses the major debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists that occurred after the ratification of the US Constitution over the proper role and scope of the federal government. Students are asked to explore these debates, referring to things like the Bill of Rights, Federalist Paper #10, and the 9th and 10th Amendments. They are also asked to outline the major arguments of both sides and determine which view is more consistent with American political thought based on their course readings.
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1. The purpose of this forum is to encourage you to think through
the major debates that occurred after the drafting of the
Constitution. These are important debates both for the historic
nature of the debates and for the ways in which those debates
shaped the lines of political debate throughout American
history.
After the Constitution was written, major debates ensued
between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists over proper
role, size, and scope of the government. In this assignment, you
will have the opportunity to explore, explain, and analyze this
debate. Refer to the significance/role of the Bill of Rights,
Madison’s Federalist Paper #10, and the 9th and 10th
Amendments (among other things).
What were the major arguments of the Anti-Federalists and the
Federalists?
Based upon your course reading, were the Anti-Federalist or the
Federalists more consistent with American political thought?
Find an example of Anti-Federalist thought in current events
and find an example of Anti-Federalist thought in current
events. Explain how your example represents the perspective
you’re describing.