How (or in what ways) does the Constitution reflect a compromise between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists? Why did we need a new constitution? What were the concerns of the Anti-Federalists? What were the concerns of the Federalist? What plans were involved in this compromise? Which part of the Constitution reflects the interests of the Federalists/Anti-Federalists?
What are the core principles of the Constitution? Why has the Constitution endured for over 200 years? How is the nature of federalism influenced by the early debate between these two groups?
What can you conclude about the debate between the Federalist/Anti-Federalist and its impact on the framing of the Constitution? Do you think the Constitution needs to be amended? Why or why not?
