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Key Decisions of the Constitutional Convention of 1787

Explore the pivotal decisions made during the 1787 Constitutional Convention, from the role of George Washington to the creation of a bicameral Congress and the electoral college. Learn about the conflicts that led to compromise and the formation of a new government structure that balanced state and national powers. Discover how the separation of powers and the three-fifths compromise shaped the foundation of the United States. Delve into the reasons behind the delegates' decisions and the lasting impact of these key moments in American history.

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Key Decisions of the Constitutional Convention of 1787

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  1. Class starter for 10-29-2009 Open Book to p. 130-31. Why do you think that George Washington was portrayed in such a prominent role?

  2. Call for Convention • Conflict between states re: interstate trade • 1786: 5 states send delegates to Annapolis, MD • 1787: 12 states send delegates to Philadelphia • b/c of fears (Shays Rebellion) • Rhode Island: no show • 55 delegates • Most were lawyers, merchants, planters, rich, well-educated • Geo. Washington-presiding officer

  3. Conflict leads to compromise • Central gov’t needed to be strengthened • Madison’s Virginia Plan • Bicameral legislature • Membership based on population • Paterson’s New Jersey Plan • Unicameral legislature • Each state has equal vote • Great Compromise • Bicameral Congress • House of Representatives: population-based • Senate: equal representation • Three-Fifths compromise • Slaves would count for 3/5 of state’s population • Resolution passed not allowing Congress to deal with slave trade for 20 years.

  4. Creating a New Gov’t • Form of federalism • State and nat’lgov’t have power • Enumerated powers: national gov’t • Reserved powers: state gov’t • Shared right to tax, borrow money, pay debts, est. courts • Separation of Powers • Three branches of gov’t • Legislative: makes laws • Executive: carry out laws • Judicial: interpret the law • Electoral College elected President • Electors = to number of reps and senators in Congress

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