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Questions

1. While many states quickly ratified the new Constitution, the issue was heavily debated in New York State. Imagine you are a Federalist trying to convince others to ratify the Constitution. In a short letter, defend ratification by comparing the Constitution to the Articles of Confederation. Give at least 3 positive changes that will be made with the new Constitution. Be sure to include other important facts and details in your answer.

Why should the Constitution be ratified?

How does the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?

What positive changes can be brought about by the Constitution?

2. Take a look at the Bill of Rights again. Do you think some amendments are more important than others? If you had to rank the first ten amendments in order of importance which would you rank as number one? Are there any amendments that you think are outdated or invalid and need to be changed or removed? Defend your answers in a well organized paragraph, including relevant facts and details.

3. Before the Constitution was ratified, the framers took the time to discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of a federalist system of government. In a two paragraph essay, answer the following questions: What are at least two advantages of the federalist system in America today? What is at least one disadvantage? In your answer you should include and consider how the federalist system affects at least one of the hotly debated issues in America that vary from state to state (including but not limited to: gun control, abortion, gay marriage and legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana). Be sure to include appropriate facts and details in your answer along with examples from history and present day.