AmG-Topic 2, Lesson 4 (p1&p2) Notes - Constitutional Convention

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What were the debates over representation at the Constitutional Convention?

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The debates were about how states should be represented in the new government.

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How was the Constitution created at the Constitutional Convention?

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Through debates, compromises, and negotiations among the delegates.

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What impact did the Constitutional Convention have on American government?

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It established the framework for the federal government and its powers.

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What was the Great Compromise and how did it resolve the debates over representation?

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The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate.

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Compromise agreement by states at the Constitutional Convention for a bicameral legislature with a lower house (House of Representatives) in which representation would be based on population and an upper house (Senate) in which each state would have an equal amount of representation - two senators.

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Connecticut Plan

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"The supreme law of the land." Written in 1787 at Philadelphia Convention to replace the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger central government. Outlines structure & power of 3 branches of national government.

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U.S. Constitution

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The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-

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bicameral

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Slaves would partially count towards population is part of the 

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Three-fifths Compromise

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Which of the following was the most critical weakness of the Articles of the Confederation? Options: There was no executive branch to enforce federal laws, and no real judicial branch to settle disputes between States. Passing federal laws required 9 out of 13 states, making it nearly impossible. The federal government (Congress) did not have the power to collect taxes.

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The federal government (Congress) did not have the power to collect taxes.

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The president of the Constitutional Convention was

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George Washington