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The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 1: Constitution as Social Contract
James Madison proposed conventions made up of delegates elected by the people to approve the Constitution. This popular approval made the document a social contract.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 3: Debates Over Ratification
The ratification debates were intense and often bitter. The debates in New York produced a series of articles now known as The Federalist.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 4: The Anti Federalists
George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, and Mercy Otis Warren were all notable Anti-Federalists. Their strongest objection to the Constitution was that it lacked a Bill of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: The Anti Federalists Part 3: The Ratification Debates Begin
Who were the Anti-Federalists? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in the Constitution Pt. 5: Need for a Bill of Rights
It wasn't easy convincing the states to ratify the Constitution. First, proponents of the new Constitution would have to overcome some serious objections.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 2: A Plan for Ratification
James Madison's plan for ratification of the Constitution would not give Anti-Federalists much time to organize their opposition. The Federalists wanted to stack the odds in their favor.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 5: The Lack of a Bill of Rights
The lack of a bill of rights was the most powerful weapon in the Anti-Federalist arsenal.
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60 Second Civics: Ratifying Constitution Pt. 6: The Constitution Is Ratified
New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. The Federalists had to concede one point, however: to add a bill of rights.
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60 Second Civics: The Federalists Part 13: The Constitution Is Ratified
On today's podcast, the Constitution is finally ratified.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 383: Federalist 10: Part 3
In today's episode, majority tyranny defined by James Madison.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 382: Federalist 10: Part 2
In today's episode, we discuss Madison's views on the dangers of faction.