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The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787 with 55 delegates representing 12 states debating how to reform the weak national government under the Articles of Confederation. They proposed two plans - the Virginia Plan which favored a strong national government and proportional representation, and the New Jersey Plan which favored equal representation among states. The delegates ultimately agreed to the Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise) which created a bicameral Congress with proportional representation in the House and equal representation among states in the Senate. The convention also established the three branches of government and a system of checks and balances between them. Slavery was also a major point of contention that was addressed through compromises.
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1) The document discusses the events and issues between 1783-1789 that led to the drafting of the US Constitution, including weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, Shays' Rebellion, and the Philadelphia Convention.
2) It provides an overview of the key compromises and features of the Constitution, including the three-branch system of government and compromises reached on representation and slavery.
3) The Bill of Rights, which guarantees individual liberties and limits government power, is also summarized.
Constitutional Convention
The founding fathers solved the problems with the Articles of Confederation by holding the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787. They realized the Articles could not be fixed and a new government was needed. There were disagreements over representation in Congress, with the New Jersey Plan favoring equal representation for each state and the Virginia Plan favoring representation based on population. The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with equal representation for each state in the Senate and population-based representation in the House.
Constitutional Convention
The founding fathers solved the problems with the Articles of Confederation by holding the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787. They realized the Articles could not be fixed and a new government was needed. There were disagreements over representation in Congress, with the New Jersey Plan favoring equal representation for each state and the Virginia Plan favoring representation based on population. The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with equal representation for each state in the Senate and population-based representation in the House.
Module 3 Honors
The File could not be uploaded into moodle so I decided to use an old trick my American History 2 teacher taught me!!!!!
A Bundle of Compromises - for American History
Presentation about some of the Compromises that went into the creation of the US Constitution. For use with American/US History.
Compromises of the constitution
The document summarizes the key compromises that were made during the creation of the US Constitution to overcome differences between the states. These included the Great Compromise to create a bicameral legislature, the Three-Fifths Compromise over how slaves would be counted, prohibiting taxation on exports, postponing action on banning the slave trade, and establishing the Electoral College system for electing the president. It also discusses the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over ratifying the Constitution, with the Federalist Papers persuading states to approve the new governing framework.
Government Basics
This document provides an overview of the key concepts covered in an AP Government course, including the purpose of government, forms of government, values of democracy, political ideologies, and the roots of the American political system. It outlines classroom activities to simulate the development of a government on a deserted island. It also summarizes key documents and debates in the development of the US system of government, including the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, and the anti-Federalist opposition to the proposed Constitution.
Articles of Confederation to the Constitution
Presentation with detailed information of the transition from America's first government to its current government.
Constitution
This document provides an overview of the key differences between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution. It summarizes that the Articles established a loose alliance of independent states, while the Constitution created a national government representing all Americans. The Constitution also established a bicameral legislature, separate executive and judicial branches, and gave the national government powers like taxation, currency regulation, and trade regulation that were held by individual states under the Articles.
Unit 2 Foundations Of American Government
The document summarizes key events and discussions around the creation of the US Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention in 1787. Delegates debated plans for the structure of the new national government, including the Virginia Plan which proposed a strong central government with three branches, and the New Jersey Plan with one legislative house and equal state representation. They reached compromises, such as the Connecticut Compromise which created a bicameral legislature. Slavery was also a divisive issue, resolved by the Three-Fifths Compromise counting slaves in population partially for representation. The delegates ultimately agreed to the US Constitution establishing a federal republic with separation of powers and checks and balances.
American politics & court system w3 2012new
The document provides an overview of the American political system and court system. It discusses the US Constitution, which established a federal government with three branches of power: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It also describes the Bill of Rights and some key amendments. The political system is based on principles of separation of powers and checks and balances between the federal and state governments. Laws are passed through Congress and signed by the President. The court system has the Supreme Court at the top and includes appellate and district courts.
Chapter 7 Creating a Republic
The document summarizes key events in the creation of the US Constitution. It describes the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the various compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention to address state interests. Key issues included representation in Congress, the slave trade, and balancing state and federal power. The Constitution drew on ideas from ancient Rome, Enlightenment thinkers, and the English system. Its ratification was debated, with Federalists supporting it and Antifederalists wanting stronger protections for individual rights, leading to the addition of the Bill of Rights.
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Constitution Convention
- 1. Constitution Convention Philadelphia : May 1787 • 12 states show (no R.I.) • 55 men • Mostly wealthy, political and social elite (lawyers, educators, slave owners, planters, merchants, etc.) • Most under 50 and served in Revolutionary War • secrecy
- 2. Who was there? • James Madison – “Father of the Constitution” • Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris -too much power to the common people and states *wanted authority in the hands of well educated white male land owners • George Mason -too strong a central government • Washington -President of Congress Patrick Henry (VA) “smelled a rat”
- 3. Proposals for a New Government • Delegates agreed to get rid of the Articles and create a whole new government. • 2 plans presented by delegates
- 4. A. The Virginia Plan: • Presented by James Madison • 3 Branches: 1. Legislative: (Congress) Make the laws. • -Bicameral: • a. Lower House: Rep. elected by people. • b. Upper House: Selected by lower house. • # of reps. would be based on state population. 2. Executive: (President) Enforce laws. 3. Judicial: (Courts) Interpret the laws. • System based on population (smaller states oppose)
- 5. B. The New Jersey Plan: • William Patterson • 3 Branches • Legislative Branch (Uni-Cameral) a. Equal representation • -Favored by the smaller states.
- 6. C. The Great Compromise • Roger Sherman “Connecticut Compromise” • 3 Branches • 1. Legislative: Congress was to be bicameral. A. House of Representatives: # of reps. based on states population. Elected by the people every 2 years B. Senate: 2 reps. per state chosen by people in state every 6 years 2. Executive: President chosen by the Electoral College 3. Judicial
- 7. Slavery • Three Fifths Compromise • Slaves in population for purpose of House (more electoral College votes) • Fugitive slave clause • Slave importation for 20 more years • South wanted because of new lands • North was more concerned with regulating commerce
- 9. The Federal System • Shared Powers -Federalism is shared powers between federal and state -Constitution gained power to tax, trade, currency, regulate commerce, and raise an army • Constitution: The Supreme Law of the Land -States could not make laws that contradict Constitution -Constitution was final authority
- 10. Executive Branch • 4 year term (no discussion of number of times) • Electoral College -people of the United States vote for the electors who then vote for the President -same amount of electors as in House of Representatives
- 11. Checks and Balances • Each branch of government has some control over the others • Example: Congress may pass laws, but the President may veto those laws • In turn, Congress may refuse to provide funds the President requests for implementing programs.
- 13. Legislative (Congress) Powers • Tax • Coin money • Borrow money • Regulate commerce • Declare war • Raise armies • Make treaties • Establish courts
- 14. Federalism System of government in which powers are divided and shared by a central government and its sub- divisional governments
- 15. Federalism The National Government The State Government Local Government
- 17. What is the primary responsibility of each level of government? State Government: Promotes public health, safety and welfare National Government: Conduct foreign policy and regulates commerce