Transition to the Constitution
Vocabulary Articles of Confederation Ratification The Great Compromise Federalists Anti-Federalists
Articles of Confederation “a firm league of friendship”
Articles of Confederation Several Weaknesses One vote for each state Only had legislative powers Couldn’t collect taxes or regulate trade. Intentionally weak Difficult to change Served as a transition Articles of Confederation Song - YouTube Articles of Confederation Song - YouTube
Constitutional Convention Philadelphia 1787 George Washington selected President James Madison –“Father of the Constitution” Many compromises The Great Compromise –representation
Constitutional Convention Philadelphia George Washington selected president James Madison –“Father of the Constitution” Many compromises The Great Compromise– representation Three-fifths –slavery Signed September 17, nvention/christy/
Video- Framers of the Constitution
Structure and Six Basic Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Judicial Review Federalism
Preamble States the purpose of the Constitution Form a more perfect union Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defence Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty
Article I Legislative Branch
Article II Executive Branch
Article III Judicial Branch
Article IV Relations Among the States
Article V Amending the Constitution Article V Proposed by 2/3 of Congress or 2/3 of States Ratified by ¾ of States More than 10,000 proposed 27 amendments First 10 –Bill of Rights
Article VI National Debts, Supremacy of National Law, & Oaths of Office
Article VII Ratifying the Constitution
Ratification of the Constitution Needed nine states Federalists –favored Anti-Federalists –opposed Individual rights –Bill of Rights States rights First Congress met on March 4, 1789 George Washington takes office on April 30, 1789