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Constitutional Convention Review: Strengths, Weaknesses, and the Birth of the Constitution

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the pivotal Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, and the key ideas behind the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan that led to the birth of the Constitution. Learn about the framers, G. Washington, and James Madison's role, as well as the Great Compromise that satisfied both large and small states. Dive into the branches of government and the significant changes that shaped the foundation of the United States.

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Constitutional Convention Review: Strengths, Weaknesses, and the Birth of the Constitution

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  1. Constitution #4 The Plans

  2. AofC Review • List 2 strengths of the AofC: • List 2 weaknesses of the AofC:

  3. Something’s wrong! • AofC must be revised! • Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia • 12/13 states send representatives • Decide to throw out AofC & start over!

  4. Framers • Framers (architects) of the Constitution • G. Washington elected president • James Madison “Father of the Const”

  5. 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

  6. Executive Branch: enforces / executes / carries out laws • President • Judicial Branch: national court system that interprets laws • Supreme Court

  7. New Jersey Plan (small state) • 3 Branches • Legislative Branch: • Unicameral • Each state would receive equal number of representatives • Executive Branch: • More than one president

  8. Judicial Branch: national court system

  9. 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

  10. 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?

  11. Attach to 4 Corners • How did the Great Compromise satisfy both large and small states?

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