1. Chapter 3.4
New Constitution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Plan #2
New Jersey Plan
Unicameral
Equal Representation

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

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

16. Other issues
Slavery
3/5 Compromise

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

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

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

20. 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?