Its 1787 and some of our founders are

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1. Each state has 1 vote in Congress, regardless of size 2. Congress no

1. Revolutionary “regulators” rebel over owed back pay 2. Local militia raised to put

1. Meets in 1787 2. Decides to create a new government rather than fix

I’m Alexander Hamilton. I’m from NY and argued for a strong national government. I’m

The Virginia Plan Based representation in Congress on each state’s population. Favored by large

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Great Compromise • Solves debate between large and small states • Senate – 2

• National Laws are the supreme law of the land • Limits the

• Avoids a powerful central government • 3 equal branches 1. Legislative –

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It’s 1787, and some of our founders are hanging out at a tavern the night before the Constitutional Convention. Use our notes to answer these questions… 1. What are some changes they want to make to the Articles of Confederation? 2. What are some potential arguments they might get into when creating a new government? 3. How do you think they solved some of their arguments?

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1. Each state has 1 vote in Congress, regardless of size 2. Congress no power to tax 3. No executive branch 4. No national court system 5. Amendments required a unanimous vote 6. States printed their own currency

1. Revolutionary “regulators” rebel over owed back pay 2. Local militia raised to put down rebellion 3. Shows that Articles are too weak and a new government is needed

1. Meets in 1787 2. Decides to create a new government rather than fix Articles

I’m Alexander Hamilton. I’m from NY and argued for a strong national government. I’m James Madison from VA. I am “the father of the Constitution” because I wrote most of it. I’m Roger Sherman of CT. I think small states should not be overlooked! Hi! I am George Washington! I led the convention as president but kept quiet. I’m Ben Franklin from PA – I say states must hold more power! I’m George Mason – we must not forget a Bill of Rights!

The Virginia Plan Based representation in Congress on each state’s population. Favored by large states because it gave them more power. The NJ Plan Representation in Congress is equal for all states. Favored by small states because it gave them more power.

Great Compromise • Solves debate between large and small states • Senate – 2 per state • House of Representatives - based on population 3/5 ths Compromise • Placated the Southern states • Counts slaves as 3/5 of a person for state population

• National Laws are the supreme law of the land • Limits the powers of the government to those in the Constitution lukerosa@gmail. com • States have power to make laws but can’t contradict Federal

• Avoids a powerful central government • 3 equal branches 1. Legislative – makes laws 2. Executive – enforces laws 3. Judicial – interprets laws

lukerosa@gmail. com The Constitution established a government that shared power between the national and state governments, protected the rights of states, and provided a system for orderly change through amendments to the Constitution itself. 1. How can the Constitution be changed? 2. Why is it important to share power between the National government & states?