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The U.S. Constitution: A Living Document - Georgia Delegates & Key Constitutional Principles

Learn about the Georgia delegates at the Constitutional Convention, the three branches of government, the Great Compromise, federal system, and the ratification process of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

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The U.S. Constitution: A Living Document - Georgia Delegates & Key Constitutional Principles

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  1. The U.S. Constitution A Living Document

  2. Georgia Delegates • Georgia sent 4 delegates to the Constitutional Convention: • William Pierce • William Houstoun • William Few • Abraham Baldwin • Only William Few and Abraham Baldwin signed

  3. A Strong Central Government • Because of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, it was decided that the United States needed a strong National Government.

  4. Three Branches of Government • The Constitution created a government with three branches: Executive, Legislative, Judicial. • They each have different powers and responsibilities. • A plan of checks and balances is part of the Constitution and prevents any branch from overpowering the others. • An example of checks and balances is when the legislative branch vetoes a Presidential action.

  5. The Great Compromise • States with large populations wanted the number of representatives in the Legislative Branch to be based on population. • States with smaller populations wanted each state to have the same number of representatives. • The vote of Georgia delegate Abraham Baldwin created a tie between the states which led to the Great Compromise.

  6. The Great Compromise (page 2) • The Great Compromise led to a bicameral legislature. • Representation in the Senate would be the same number, two, from each state. • Representation in House of Representatives would be based on population.

  7. Federal System • The Constitution gives specific powers to the national government and specific powers to the state governments. • This is called a Federal System. • The national and state governments also share powers. • National Powers – defense, foreign relations • State Powers – creation of cities and counties • Shared Powers – roads and taxes

  8. Ratification • The Constitution was ratified, approved, on September 17, 1787. • Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the Constitution.

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