5. Below write a catchy slogan the Anti-Federalists or Federalists might use to get others to support their side of the Constitution debate. Hint: Think of a short but powerful phrase you might see on a bumper sticker. Name: _______________________________________ Exit Slip: Many of the ideas in the Federalist/Anti-Federalist debates seem to some quite relevant today. Some would say it all boils down to a question of the benefits of a strong central government versus states’ rights or the rights of states to make their own decisions. Others would say it is a question of more government controls versus an individual’s personal right to make his or her own decision as to what is best for him or her. After studying both sides of the debates for and against ratification, how would you classify yourself as a do you feel? Based on all that you’ve learned, Federalist or Anti-Federalist and why? If the 1787 Constitution were presented today for ratification, would it be ratified? Why or why not? What issues are still relevant today as in1787? What issues are different? Directions: Provide your response in paragraph format. Your paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long and answer all questions in bold above.
5. Below write a catchy slogan the Anti-Federalists or Federalists might use to get others to support their side of the Constitution debate. Hint: Think of a short but powerful phrase you might see on a bumper sticker. Name: _______________________________________ Exit Slip: Many of the ideas in the Federalist/Anti-Federalist debates seem to some quite relevant today. Some would say it all boils down to a question of the benefits of a strong central government versus states’ rights or the rights of states to make their own decisions. Others would say it is a question of more government controls versus an individual’s personal right to make his or her own decision as to what is best for him or her. After studying both sides of the debates for and against ratification, how do you feel? Based on all that you’ve learned, would you classify yourself as a Federalist or Anti-Federalist and why? If the 1787 Constitution were presented today for ratification, would it be ratified? Why or why not? What issues are still relevant today as in1787? What issues are different? Directions: Provide your response in paragraph format. Your paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long and answer all questions in bold above.
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