Based on your academic understanding of federalism which party would you align yourself with?

In this assignment, you will examine and explain how the Federalist and Anti-Federalist plans shaped the U.S. Constitution.

Directions: Within a 500 word, APA formatted expository essay, please include:

• A title page
• An introduction
• How do Federalists and Anti-Federalists plan to organize the federal government?
  • Executive Branch
    • How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the Federalist plan?
  • Legislative Branch
    • How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the Federalist plan?
  • Judicial Branch
    • How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the Federalist plan?
• How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists understand the relationship between the federal government and the states?
  • How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the Federalist plan?
• How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists articulate their arguments within local newspapers’ letter to the editor that argued for and against ratification?
  • Although you may pick other Federalist and/or Anti-Federalist documents, you may find these documents of particular interest:
    • Federalist No. 10
    • Federalist No. 51
    • Federalist No. 78
    • Brutus No. 15
    • A list of all Federalist Papers
    • A list of all Anti-Federalist Papers
• Based on your academic understanding of federalism which party would you align yourself with? Why?
• Support your analysis with information obtained from the text, the U.S. Constitution, and at least two Federalist and/or Anti-Federalist essays.
• A conclusion
• A reference page

Your paper should also meet the following requirements:

• APA format.
  • Title page.
  • Reference page.
  • APA citations.
  • Double spaced sentences.
  • 12-point Times New Roman font.
• Standard English grammar conventions.
  • Correct grammar.
  • Correct punctuation and spelling.
  • Logical, well ordered sentences.

Note that your expository essay should have a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose. In addition, your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.

The Assignment should be at least 500 words, and must use and cite the text and primary documents as sources. Cite the work internally and in full reference at the end, following APA style guidelines. Citation is important to build the definitions, demonstrate your research, and to make it clear which ideas are yours and which are from the source. Check with the Writing Center for APA style tips and assistance.