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The Agenda in Philadelphia

The Agenda in Philadelphia . Chapter 2 – The Constitution . The Agenda in Philadelphia. The Equality Issues Equality and Representation of the States New Jersey Plan—equal representation in states Virginia Plan—population-based representation Connecticut Compromise Slavery

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The Agenda in Philadelphia

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  1. The Agenda in Philadelphia Chapter 2 – The Constitution

  2. The Agenda in Philadelphia • The Equality Issues • Equality and Representation of the States • New Jersey Plan—equal representation in states • Virginia Plan—population-based representation • Connecticut Compromise • Slavery • Three-fifths compromise • Political Equality and voting left to states

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  4. The Agenda in Philadelphia • The Economic Issues • States had tariffs on products from other states • Paper money was basically worthless • Congress couldn’t raise money • Actions taken: • Powers of Congress to be strengthened • Powers of states to be limited

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  6. The Agenda in Philadelphia • The Individual Rights Issues • Some were written into the Constitution: • Prohibits suspension of writ of habeas corpus • No bills of attainder • No ex post facto laws • Religious qualifications for holding office prohibited • Strict rules of evidence for conviction of treason • Right to trial by jury in criminal cases • Some were not specified • Freedom of speech and expression • Rights of the accused

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