Foundations of American Governance · Constitutional Foundations

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Debates

A study of the competing visions for federal power and the necessity of a Bill of Rights.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is a centralized federal government a threat to local liberty?
  2. 2How can a large republic prevent the tyranny of the majority?
  3. 3What rights are essential to a free society?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.2.9-12C3: D2.Civ.4.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Foundations of American Governance
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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