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Constitutional Convention

Constitutional Convention

Purpose of the Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation The goal was to revise the

Purpose of the Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation The goal was to revise the Articles of Confederation. It was quickly decided to replace it.

Philadelphia • • 53 Delegates met in absolute secrecy in Philadelphia during the summer

Philadelphia • • 53 Delegates met in absolute secrecy in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787. They met in Indepedence Hall. On average their were about 30 delegates their every day. James Madison was the only delegate to never miss a day.

Virginia Plan Proposed by big states Lawmaking body: Bicameral (2 Houses) Elected by the

Virginia Plan Proposed by big states Lawmaking body: Bicameral (2 Houses) Elected by the people Based on Population Elected by the 1 st house # of Congressmen determined by state population

New Jersey Plan Supported by smaller states Lawmaking body: Unicameral (1 House) Based on

New Jersey Plan Supported by smaller states Lawmaking body: Unicameral (1 House) Based on Equality Each state would have the same number of Representatives or votes

The Great Compromise This was a combination of both plans… Lawmaking body: Bicameral Congress

The Great Compromise This was a combination of both plans… Lawmaking body: Bicameral Congress (2 Houses) House of Representatives # of reps. would depend on populations Senate Each state gets 2 representatives

Slavery • Slavery became an issue with population. In the south, slavery made up

Slavery • Slavery became an issue with population. In the south, slavery made up 1/3 of the population • The south wanted them to count in their population so they would have more votes. Slaves however could not vote.

3/5 Compromise • They decided to count 3/5 of the total number of slaves

3/5 Compromise • They decided to count 3/5 of the total number of slaves as population. • 5 blacks = 3 whites. Slaves still could not vote

Separation of ( How the Government will be organized ) Powers 3 Branches Legislative

Separation of ( How the Government will be organized ) Powers 3 Branches Legislative House of Reps. Senate Executive Judicial President Court System Carries out laws Interpret the laws = Congress Makes Laws

Amendments Before any of the states would sign the Constitution, the delegates wanted a

Amendments Before any of the states would sign the Constitution, the delegates wanted a way to amend the Constitution in order for it to grow with the times and the country. Bill of Rights 1 st Amendment 2 nd Amendment 3 rd Amendment

Signing the Constitution 39 delegates signed before leaving Philadelphia. Each state planned to have

Signing the Constitution 39 delegates signed before leaving Philadelphia. Each state planned to have its own convention to vote on the adoption. Nine states were needed to ratify. December 7, 1787

Federalists vs. Anti Federalists. . . Let the Battle Begin. . . Federalists: Supporters

Federalists vs. Anti Federalists. . . Let the Battle Begin. . . Federalists: Supporters of the New Constitution George Washington Ben Franklin James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay Anti Federalists: Opposed ratification of the new Constitution 1. Would take away liberties 2. Create a strong central government 3. Ignore the will of the people 4. Favor the wealthy **Wanted the gov. close to the people Thomas Paine Patrick Henry

Ratification June 21, 1788 New Hampshire, the 9 th state signed the constitution putting

Ratification June 21, 1788 New Hampshire, the 9 th state signed the constitution putting into effect the new government. There were still states that had not ratified. This threatened the outcome of the new Gov. The four remaining states signed by May of 1790! Go USA!!

George Washington was elected the first President of the U. S. John Adams was

George Washington was elected the first President of the U. S. John Adams was elected the first Vice President of the U. S.

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