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9/10/13. WOTD: Basis – (n) a fundamental supporting element; a guiding principle Bellwork : Respond to the following prompt in a complete paragraph

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9/10/13

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  1. 9/10/13 • WOTD: Basis – (n) a fundamental supporting element; a guiding principle • Bellwork: Respond to the following prompt in a complete paragraph • How do you think the government might be different today if women, Native Americans and slaves had been included in the Constitutional Convention?

  2. The Constitutional Convention

  3. Inspiration for the Constitution John Locke – A philosopher who argued for the “natural rights” of life, liberty and property Montesque – French philosopher who created the idea of separation of powers, and provided the inspiration for the three branches of government

  4. Influences on the Constitution Mayflower Compact – Created in 1620, it was America’s first attempt at self-government Magna Carta – A document created in England in 1215 that gave the people specific rights and liberties English Bill of Rights - A list of specific rights that was guaranteed to all citizens by law

  5. On Your Own In your textbook, read pages 245 (beginning with “Some Challenges of the Convention) -247 (end of Section 2) Working with your seat partner, create a chart comparing the Virginia Plan to the New Jersey Plan Then, explain how the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise solved the problem

  6. Challenges of the Constitution Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan • Legislative Branch: bicameral, based on population. • The Lower house would be elected by the people • The Upper house would be elected by the lower house • Executive Branch: Appointed by the Legislature • Judicial Branch: Appointed by the Legislature Legislative Branch: One house, one vote for each state, elected by the state legislatures Executive Branch: Appointed by the Legislature Judicial Branch: Appointed by the Executive

  7. Compromise The Great Compromise created a two-house legislature The lower house, the House of Representatives, would be based on population The upper house, the Senate, would give two votes to each state, regardless of population The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that slaves would be counted as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation

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