Consider the two primary factions in American politics, the Federalists (like James Madison portrayed in his writing) and Anti-Federalists who supported The Articles of Confederation.

Compare and Contrast the two factions. What where the strengths and weaknesses of their positions?

How important was it for the two factions to come together in formulating the Constitution?

Then, reflect on more modern political factions today in American Politics. Political parties change over time. How similar or dissimilar are the modern political parties to the Federalists/Anti-Federalists stance and point of view

What are some weaknesses of modern politics today that mirror the weaknesses seen between the Federalist/Anti-Federalist divide?

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Articles of Confederation formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union changed into an settlement most of the 13 setting up states that installation the US of America as a confederation ... View the full answer