The Constitutional Convention
Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
• 1. Federalists- wanted a strong national government with power. Led by Alexander Hamilton.• Supported by
individuals with large economic issues. For example, large farms.
B. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
2. Anti- Federalist- favored strong state governments and a weak national government. Led by Patrick Henry
Supported a Bill of Rights, small republic, and by small economic interests. For example, small farms.
Connecticut Compromiseand Two Plans
Virginia Plan – favored large, wealthy states.
Call for a bicameral legislative branch based on population and wealth.
A president chosen by the Congress and a High Court chosen by the Congress
New Jersey Plan- favored smaller, poorer states.
Call for a unicameral legislative branch based on equality.
Plural executive, chosen by the Congress
High Court chosen by the executive
“Smell Test”
1. Does it reflect Locke?2. Does it reflectMontesquieu?3. Does it reflect the ideals of the Declaration?
Explain whether the Virginia Plan or the New Jersey Plan pass the “smell test”.
Bell QuestionObjective: I can explain the major points of the Connecticut Compromise.What does the chart below represent?
Strong Central Government Favor Oppose
Bill of Rights Not necessary Essential
Size of the National government
Large republic Small republic
Supporters Large farmers Small farmers
Connecticut Compromise“Great Compromise”• A bicameral legislative branch to make laws.House of Representatives based on population and a
Senate based on equality.• An executive to enforce laws chosen by an electoral
college.• An independent judiciary called a Supreme Court.
Judges nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Ticket Out• How is the House of Representatives chosen?
Bell Question
Objective: I can discuss key points of the other compromises during the Constitutional Convention.How is the president of the United States selected?
Ticket Out
What system of government was created with the Connecticut Compromise? Hint: It is not a type of government and relates to question #2
Bell Question
Objective: I can discuss key points of the other compromises during the Constitutional Convention.Which of the following best summarizes the position of the Federalists?
Amending the Articles of Confederation was enough to preserve the unionSeparation of powers would protect the nation from tyrannyThe new government should be based on religious principles
The Articles of Confederation needed no revision
Other Compromises• 3/5 Compromise- counted slaves as 3/5 of a free person for
the purpose of taxes and representation.• Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise- Congress could not
tax exports and could not act on the slave trade for 20years at which point the trade would end.
Ticket Out
Why is representation a big deal at the Constitutional Convention?• Think about powers of Congress• What institution did some states have
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