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Chapter 3.4 New Constitution

Constitutionalism Idea that government should be based on an established set of principles Popular sovereignty Limited government Rule of law Majority rule

States Had own “C” (constitution) Began with Declaration of Individual Rights Power came from the people Flaws?....yes

Articles of Confederation National Gov. plan Weak Gave too much power to the states

What could it do? Declare war Negotiate with foreign nations Establish postal system Settle disputes between states (maybe)

Problems? Yes Could not collect taxes So…..no $$$$$

Any Good?? Yes Held nation together Established N.W. Ordinance 1787

Reality?? A of C = failure No taxes = no $$ No control over state's trade Unable to settle disputes

Now what???? 1786 Gov. not working Meet in Philadelphia Constitutional Convention

Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 Delegates from 12 states (no RI) 55 white men GW

What went on……. Secret Debate over…….. Strength of National Gov. Plans…………………….

Plan #1 Virginia Plan Madison 3 branches Bicameral More population = more votes

Plan #2 New Jersey Plan Unicameral Equal Representation

Back to….. Virginia Plan Biggest argument : Representation Compromise………………

Great Compromise 2 houses or Bicameral Legislation Senate : Equal representation House of Reps. : based on population

Other issues Slavery 3/5 Compromise

And…………… Commerce National gov. would regulate foreign & interstate commerce BUT…. Could not tax exports Could not abolish slavery until 1808.

Who leads?? 1 executive or more? Choose president? Electoral College (lots more on this later)

Are we done yet?? September 17, 1787 39 of 42 sign States now need to ratify (approve)

Check 3.4 What were the main differences in the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan? What did the 3/5 compromise settle? Did the Articles of Confederation work? What did? What didn’t?