1. Do Now After Shay’s Rebellion what did the colonist decide? Which plan did the smaller states like? Which plan did the larger states like? What is the system of checks and balances?

2. New Jersey Plan William Patterson Present this plan 3 branches Legislature only one house Each state given one vote

3. Virginia Plan Strong national government 3 branches 2 house legislature given on population Small States objected

4. The Great Compromise Roger Sherman created it 2 house legislature Equal representation in Senate Representation in House of Representatives decided by population

6. 3/5 th s Compromise 3/5 of slaves in any state counted in population Every 5 slaves count as 3 people

7. Executive Branch Carries out laws

8. Legislative Branch Passes Laws

9. Judicial Branch System of courts Decides if laws are carried out fairly