1. Constitutional Solution
Problem
Constitutional Solution
Strong legislature, no executive branch
Created the office of the President
One vote per state
The Great Compromise
Cannot regulate trade between the states
The federal government can regulate trade
Each state had its own money
A national currency was established
National government could not levy taxes. Had difficulty paying the military
Government could levy taxes
All 13 states had to approve a law to pass it
2/3 of the House and Senate, then ¾ of states for a constitutional amendment

2. Georgia Constitution of 1777
Unicameral legislature
Legislative branch had the most power
Legislature could appoint the judicial (courts) and executive (governor) branch.

3. Georgia Constitution of 1789
Bicameral legislature
Legislative branch had more power in deciding how to raise money (revenue) and how to spend it (expenditures)

4. Both Constitutions…. Included three governmental branches
Included separation of powers doctrine
Included basic rights such as freedom of the press, religion, and trial by jury

5. For the quiz on Wednesday….
~Know the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how the U.S. Constitution addressed those weaknesses. ~Understand Georgia’s involvement in the Constitutional Convention of 1789 ~Know the differences between the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Constitution of 1789.