The Constitutional Convention

Why did delegates meet in Philadelphia for the convention?

• Revise the Constitution

• Create a whole new Constitution

• Revise the Articles of Confederation

Why did some delegates not sign the new Constitution?

• Because it gave too much power to the national government.

• Because they didn't like the way their names looked on the paper.

• Because they wanted there to be 5 branches of government.

What did all delegates agree on?

• Separation of powers into 3 branches.

• Having a King as the ruler of a free nation.

• Signing the Constitution.

What was the main debate among the delegates?

• The structure of the executive.

• The structure of the legislature.

• The structure of the judicial.

Why was the Great Compromise important?

• It determined 5 slaves would count as 3 people in Congress's representation when determining population.

• Congress was allowed to regulate foreign and domestic trade.

• Created legislative (law-making) branch everyone accepted.

How many houses make up Congress?

• 2

• 1

• 45

What is the name of the two houses that make up the legislative branch?

• Legislature

• Senate and House of Representatives

• The White House and Supreme Court

What was the 3/5 Compromise?

• It created a legislative branch everyone accepted.

• 5 slaves count as 3 people in Congress's representation when determining population.

• It agreed to let Congress regulate foreign and domestic trade.

Why was the Commerce Compromise important?

• A bi-cameral was created to have two houses.

• 5 slaves would count as 3 people when determining representation for a state.

• Congress was given the power to regulate foreign and domestic trade.

The gathering of state representatives on May 25, 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation.

• Compromise

• Constitutional Convention

• Bill of Rights