The Task:

The objective is to create a new Constitution, and persuade your classmates to ratify your constitution. To reach the objective, this project is divided into four tasks. These four tasks are:

Task 1: Develop a Legislative Branch
Task Requirements:

• Examine three primary documents, each proposing a different structure for a legislative branch
• Discuss and Debate the pros and cons of each legislative branch structure
• Write a document outlining your group's legislative branch

Task 2: Develop an Executive Branch and Establish the Election Process
Tasks Requirements:

• Examine one document exploring the various issues the delegates faced in designing the executive branch
• Discuss and Debate the pros and cons of each executive branch structure
• Write a document outlining your group's executive branch

Task 3: Finalize the Constitution
Task Requirements:

• Write a draft of the constitution. Include written pieces from Task 1 and Task 2
• Develop a preamble
• Discuss and Debate at least TWO of the suggested issues listed in the Process section
• Include any additional details in your group's constitution

Task 4: Persuade Anti-Federalists and the 13 States to Ratify the New Constitution
Task Requirements:

• Examine documents exploring Anti-Federalist beliefs regarding the US Constitution
• Present constitution draft to members of the other groups
• Make any amendments, if need be
• Present group constitution to class for ratification vote

Requirements to Complete the WebQuest:

• WebQuest Worksheet (download it here)
• Microsoft Word

Continue on to the Process...