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Constitution

Constitution. Convention. Plans. New Jersey . Virginia. 3 branches Unicameral Congress Executive branch chosen by Congress Judges chosen by executive. 3 branches Bicameral Congress Population based representation Executive branch chosen by Congress Judges chose by Congress.

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Constitution

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  1. Constitution

  2. Convention

  3. Plans New Jersey Virginia • 3 branches • Unicameral Congress • Executive branch chosen by Congress • Judges chosen by executive • 3 branches • Bicameral Congress • Population based representation • Executive branch chosen by Congress • Judges chose by Congress

  4. Topics to debate • Representation • Slavery • economics

  5. Great Compromise

  6. COnflict Federalist-Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison Antifederalist-Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry • Well educated, property owners, businessmen • Strong national government • Federalism • Farmers • States rights • Bill of rights

  7. Federalist papers (honors) • In your group of 2-3 put the quotes from the Federalist Papers into at least 2 categories (your group creates the categories)

  8. Ratification • Constitution created much stronger federal government • Power to tax, regulate trade, strong executive branch • 9 out of 13 states needed to ratify

  9. Review • http://usatestprep.com/modules/dragdrop/dd.php?id=306&testid=529&strand=2737#dragdrop

  10. Constructed Response • Choose either Thomas Jefferson or Alexander Hamilton; persuade others to join your party using 3 specific beliefs in your argument.

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