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Fed/AntiFed/Bill of
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ratify | to approve, give formal approval to, confirm |
| Federalist | supporters of the Constitution and of a strong national government |
| Antifederalists | Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government, generally. |
| Federalist Papers | A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail. |
| amend | to change in a formal way; to change for the better |
| statute | a written law passed by a legislative body |
| compel | To force or strongly persuade; coerce |
| Bill of Rights | First 10 amendments to the Constitution. A list of freedoms that the government promises to protect. |
| natural rights | the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property |
| Number of states that had to ratify the Constitution for it to be enacted. | 9 |