1. Creating a New Government “A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.” ― Gerald R. Ford
Main Topic – Creating the Constitution
In class activities: Test; begin section 8.2
Homework – Review study guide/vocabulary for 8-2
Materials needed for class
Text book, SS Folder, Paper, Pen/Pencil
Bell work: What were the 2 main reasons the Founders called for a Constitutional Convention?

2. The Call for a Constitutional Convention

3. The Call for a Constitutional Convention
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
The Call for a Constitutional Convention

4. The Call for a Constitutional Convention
Opened May 25, George Washington chosen as president over Convention
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
The Call for a Constitutional Convention

5. Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Opened May 25, George Washington chosen as president over Convention
Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes
(Federalist Papers)
The Call for a Constitutional Convention

6. Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Opened May 25, George Washington chosen as president over Convention
Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes
(Federalist Papers)
The Call for a Constitutional Convention
Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty

7. Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Opened May 25, George Washington chosen as president over Convention
Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes
(Federalist Papers)
The Call for a Constitutional Convention
Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in favor of idea, but unable to attend

8. Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Opened May 25, George Washington chosen as president over Convention
Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes
(Federalist Papers)
The Call for a Constitutional Convention
Although not all represented at Convention, framework established led to full rights for all
Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty
Women, Native Americans, African Americans
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in favor of idea, but unable to attend

9. Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Opened May 25, George Washington chosen as president over Convention
Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret
Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change
Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes
(Federalist Papers)
The Call for a Constitutional Convention
Although not all represented at Convention, framework established led to full rights for all
Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty
Women, Native Americans, African Americans
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in favor of idea, but unable to attend

10. Some Challenges of the Convention

11. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive
Some Challenges of the Convention

12. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive
3 branches
2 house leg.
Reps based on population
2 Plans
Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan
Some Challenges of the Convention
3 Branches
1 house leg.
Each state gets 1 vote

13. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive
3 branches
2 house leg.
Reps based on population
2 Plans
Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan
Some Challenges of the Convention
3 Branches
1 house leg.
Each state gets 1 vote
Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans
3 Branches
2 house Legislative Branch
1 based on population,
1 equal representation in each state

14. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive
3 branches
2 house leg.
Reps based on population
2 Plans
Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan
Some Challenges of the Convention
3 Branches
1 house leg.
Each state gets 1 vote
Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans
3 Branches
2 house Legislative Branch
1 based on population,
1 equal representation in each state
3/5th Compromise
Slaves count as 3/5th of a person for both representation and taxation

15. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive
3 branches
2 house leg.
Reps based on population
2 Plans
Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan
Some Challenges of the Convention
3 Branches
1 house leg.
Each state gets 1 vote
Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans
3 Branches
2 house Legislative Branch
1 based on population,
1 equal representation in each state
3/5th Compromise
Slaves count as 3/5th of a person for both representation and taxation
3 Branches of Gov.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial

16. Reps based on population
Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive
3 branches
2 house leg.
Reps based on population
2 Plans
Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan
Some Challenges of the Convention
3 Branches
1 house leg.
Each state gets 1 vote
Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans
3 Branches
2 house Legislative Branch
1 based on population,
1 equal representation in each state
3/5th Compromise
Slaves count as 3/5th of a person for both representation and taxation
3 Branches of Gov.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial