This template will you write a speech about ratifying the constitution. remember to include lines that explain checks and balances, as well as the viewpoints of the federalists and anti-federalists.
speech title: balancing power in the constitution

first paragraph: hook your audience into wanting to read or hear your speech. you can tell a story or use a quote. introduce the event and basic facts like people and places. use at least three to five sentences.
have you ever wondered how the powers are balanced?
well if you have wondered, here are the answers to your questions!

second paragraph: discuss the separation of powers and checks and balances. use examples to explain the difference between the two ideas.

what is separation of powers? separation of powers is an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government. an example of the separation of powers is when federal judges are appointed by the president (the executive branch) and confirmed by the senate they can be impeached by the legislative branch (congress), which holds sole power to do that. what is checks and balances? checks and balances is a counterbalancing influence by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in other people nor groups. an example of checks and balances is the legislative branch is the part of the government that makes laws, but the executive branch gives veto power to the president, allowing the president to keep the legislative branch in check.

third paragraph: discuss the position of the federalists related to ratification of the constitution. use facts.

the anti-federalists. in the ratification debate, the anti-federalists opposed to the constitution. they complained that the new system threatened liberties, and failed to protect individual rights

fourth paragraph: discuss the position of the anti-federalists related to ratification of the constitution. use facts.

they were afraid of a strong central government, thus needing limited government, this is related, they wrote a letter to the king at some point for this

fifth paragraph: summarize and review what you wrote.