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Constitutional Convention 8/13/2015

It’s time to abandon the Articles of Confederation

Prominent Delegates John Dickinson George Washington Alexander Hamilton Roger Sherman Ben Franklin William Paterson James Madison Edmund Randolph

Constitutional Convention SIGNIFICANCE: The Constitution will replace the Articles of Confederation States were too strong National GOVT was too weak James Madison’s a.k.a.“Father of the Constitution”

1. Virginia Plan (Large States Plan) Favors strong National GOVT Main Ideas 3 Branches of GOVT (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) Bicameral Legislature  2 Chambers of Congress Representation: Based on Population “Supremacy of National Laws” EX: Marijuana against federal laws, states differ (WA, CO, AK)

2. New Jersey Plan (Small States Plan) Favored Strong States Main Ideas Unicameral Legislature Equal Representation in Congress  1 vote per state Plural Executive (2 Presidents) Supreme Court

3. The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) A. Solved representation problem B. Bicameral Legislature 1. Senate – equal representation 2. House of Representatives – proportional representation C. Supreme Court D. Single Executive (President) E. Strong National GOVT Senate choosen by State Legislatures House of Reps choosen by People

4. Three-Fifths Compromise “Curse on the U.S. Constitution” A. Are Slaves property or people? B. Count slaves as 3/5’s of a person for representation C. States must pay taxes on 3/5’s of slaves Madison tries to get rid of slavery but fails Southern economy tied to slavery

5. Economic Compromise Main Ideas Slave Trade ends in 1808 Congress could not impose duties (taxes) on exports Treaties must be approved by 2/3 vote of the Senate B. Constitution approved September 17th, 1787

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