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Constitution #4. The Plans. AofC Review. List 2 strengths of the AofC: List 2 weaknesses of the AofC:. Something’s wrong!. AofC must be revised! Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia 12/13 states send representatives Decide to throw out AofC & start over!. Framers.
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Constitution #4 The Plans
AofC Review • List 2 strengths of the AofC: • List 2 weaknesses of the AofC:
Something’s wrong! • AofC must be revised! • Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia • 12/13 states send representatives • Decide to throw out AofC & start over!
Framers • Framers (architects) of the Constitution • G. Washington elected president • James Madison “Father of the Const”
The Ideas • Virginia Plan (large state) • 3 Branches of Gov • Legislative: law making body, known as Congress • Bicameral – • # of representatives in each house would be based on state’s population
Executive Branch: enforces / executes / carries out laws • President • Judicial Branch: national court system that interprets laws • Supreme Court
New Jersey Plan (small state) • 3 Branches • Legislative Branch: • Unicameral • Each state would receive equal number of representatives • Executive Branch: • More than one president
4 Corners • Title each section on both sides: • Articles of Confederation • Virginia Plan • New Jersey Plan • Constitution • On front – draw a picture to represent each
4 Corners • On back – Describe the type of gov that this created OR wanted. Be sure to include (if applicable) • Who has power – what branches? • define roles of each branch • how many representatives sent to Congress • Was Congress unicameral or bicameral?
Attach to 4 Corners • How did the Great Compromise satisfy both large and small states?