1. Bell Ringer
When you have a different opinion than someone else, what can you do to make it better?

2. Bell Ringer
When you have a different opinion than someone else, what can you do to make it better? COMPROMISE- give something up to make things work

3. Compromise and Amendment Process

4. Lesson Frame
We will- Analyze the compromise outcomes of the Federal Government I will- Evaluate sacrifices made when making compromises

5. What should government look like?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
One house- unicameral
Equal representation
One state/ one vote
More in favor of States’ Rights
Two houses- bicameral
Lower houses
Based on population
Spending bills
Upper house
Equal states
Great Compromise

6. 3 branches of gov’t Mix of both Plans
Great Compromise of 1787
3 branches of gov’t
Mix of both Plans
Bicameral- House of Representatives (based on population) and Senate (based on states)

7. 3/5 Compromise No term limit of President
Other Compromises
3/5 Compromise
When counting population for votes…
Slaves would count as a 3/5 of a person
No term limit of President
Electoral College- president would be elected by separate institution

8. “to form a more perfect union…”
the U.S. constitution
“to form a more perfect union…”
Because the Articles of Confederation failed, Federal government and states were not united
Federalism- federal and states share power

9. U.S. Constitution and change
Best method to amend
Propose bill in Congress
Must pass 2/3 votes
Ratified (accepted) by ¾ of states through their legislatures

10. Exit Ticket
What is a consequence of making the Great Compromise, 3/5th Compromise, or No Presidential term limit?