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The Constitutional Convention & Bill of Rights

The Constitutional Convention & Bill of Rights. Why Revise the Articles of Confederation?. U.S. depression: Shay’ Rebellion: Annapolis Convention:. 1. Representation in Congress 2. Slavery 3. Federal v. State Power. 1. 2. 3.

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The Constitutional Convention & Bill of Rights

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  1. The Constitutional Convention & Bill of Rights

  2. Why Revise the Articles of Confederation? • U.S. depression: • Shay’ Rebellion: • Annapolis Convention:

  3. 1. Representation in Congress 2. Slavery 3. Federal v. State Power 1. 2. 3. Key conflicts of the Constitutional Convention

  4. Virginia Plan (Madison) Bicameral (2 houses) Representation based on population New Jersey Plan (Patterson) Single House 1 vote per state Compromise 1: Representation in Congress 2 Options Great Compromise • Bicameral (2 houses) • Senate: Giving each state 2 senators with the vote in the Senate to be by individuals and not states • House of Reps: Apportioning representation according to population

  5. Problem: Solution: 3/5th Compromise Each slave counts as 3/5ths of a person Compromise 2: How to Count Slaves

  6. Federalism: power is divided between federal and state Reserved Powers Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are for the states. e.g.: Education, Drinking age, speed limit Compromise 3: Federal v. State Power • Delegated or Enumerated Powers • Powers that are mentioned in the Constitution belong to the federal government • e.g.: Foreign affairs, Regulation of trade, Currency • Shared Powers • Taxes, Courts

  7. Visual Representation of US Government

  8. Federalists Federalist Papers: Supporters: Anti-Federalists Supporters: Federalists vs.Anti-Federalists

  9. The Constitution is Adopted • Ratification: June 21, 1788 • Lacked support from: • Virginia Ratified: • Bill of Rights:

  10. Why do the Federalists “win”? • Articles too Weak: • United: • Organization: • Key Support:

  11. Constitution is considered a “Living Document” • “Elastic clause” • Amendments

  12. The End

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