Federalists versus Anti-Federalists

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This paper discusses the development of the movements of the federalists and anti-federalists in the United States. It discusses the requirement for ratification of the U.S. Constitution of September 1787 that was created in Philadelphia and how this affected the debates within the government. The paper also looks briefly at the scope of today's federal national government.

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Introduction
Philadelphia Convention Of 1787
New Framework Of Government
Revival Of The Antifederalists Framework Of Government
Summary & Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Those who hold that the government of today is too large and its powers overbroad still lean to the writings and arguments of the Antifederalists and this debate still goes forth in today's politics both at the federal and state levels. The scope of today's federal national government has grown to a broader scope than even imagined by the Antifederalists and even today, the Antifederalist sentiment can be heard throughout the political arena in the United States."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Semonche, John E. (2003) The Debate Over the Constitution: Federalists vs. Antifederalists. Yale University 2003 Online available at: www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1982/3/82.03.03.x.html
• Hannah, R. (nd) Federalists vs. Antifederalists: The Nature of Government & the Constitution. Online available at: cmweb.pvschools.net/~pburr/docs/amhis/12th%20Grade%20-%20Government.pdf
• Siemers, David J. (2002) Ratifying the Republic: Antifederalists and Federalists in Constitutional Time. Stanford University Press. 2002.

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