Creating a New Government: The Constitutional Convention

1. Creating a New Government“A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.” ― Gerald R. Ford • Main Topic – Creating the Constitution • In class activities: Test; begin section 8.2 • Homework – Review study guide/vocabulary for 8-2 • Materials needed for class • Text book, SS Folder, Paper, Pen/Pencil • Bell work: What were the 2 main reasons the Founders called for a Constitutional Convention?

2. The Call for a Constitutional Convention

3. Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change The Call for a Constitutional Convention

4. Opened May 25, 1787. George Washington chosen as president over Convention Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change The Call for a Constitutional Convention

5. Opened May 25, 1787. George Washington chosen as president over Convention Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes (Federalist Papers) The Call for a Constitutional Convention

6. Opened May 25, 1787. George Washington chosen as president over Convention Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes (Federalist Papers) The Call for a Constitutional Convention Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty

7. Opened May 25, 1787. George Washington chosen as president over Convention Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes (Federalist Papers) The Call for a Constitutional Convention Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in favor of idea, but unable to attend

8. Opened May 25, 1787. George Washington chosen as president over Convention Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes (Federalist Papers) The Call for a Constitutional Convention Although not all represented at Convention, framework established led to full rights for all Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty Women, Native Americans, African Americans Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in favor of idea, but unable to attend

9. Opened May 25, 1787. George Washington chosen as president over Convention Group sequestered. All proceedings kept secret Fear of rebellion and need for national trade laws create a need for change Knowledge of proceedings today based on Madison’s notes (Federalist Papers) The Call for a Constitutional Convention Although not all represented at Convention, framework established led to full rights for all Founding fathers – members of state legislatures pushed the idea of popular sovereignty Women, Native Americans, African Americans Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in favor of idea, but unable to attend

10. Some Challenges of the Convention

11. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive Some Challenges of the Convention

12. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive 3 branches 2 house leg. Reps based on population 2 Plans Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan Some Challenges of the Convention 3 Branches 1 house leg. Each state gets 1 vote

13. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive 3 branches 2 house leg. Reps based on population 2 Plans Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan Some Challenges of the Convention 3 Branches 1 house leg. Each state gets 1 vote Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans 3 Branches 2 house Legislative Branch 1 based on population, 1 equal representation in each state

14. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive 3 branches 2 house leg. Reps based on population 2 Plans Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan Some Challenges of the Convention 3 Branches 1 house leg. Each state gets 1 vote Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans 3 Branches 2 house Legislative Branch 1 based on population, 1 equal representation in each state 3/5th Compromise Slaves count as 3/5th of a person for both representation and taxation

15. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive 3 branches 2 house leg. Reps based on population 2 Plans Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan Some Challenges of the Convention 3 Branches 1 house leg. Each state gets 1 vote Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans 3 Branches 2 house Legislative Branch 1 based on population, 1 equal representation in each state 3/5th Compromise Slaves count as 3/5th of a person for both representation and taxation 3 Branches of Gov. Executive Legislative Judicial

16. Need a government strong enough to protect rights, but not oppressive 3 branches 2 house leg. Reps based on population 2 Plans Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan Some Challenges of the Convention 3 Branches 1 house leg. Each state gets 1 vote Great Compromise – Combined the 2 plans 3 Branches 2 house Legislative Branch 1 based on population, 1 equal representation in each state 3/5th Compromise Slaves count as 3/5th of a person for both representation and taxation 3 Branches of Gov. Executive Legislative Judicial