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Constitutional Constitutional Convention Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a compromise. Write down your ideas!

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Page 1: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Constitutional Constitutional ConventionConvention

KEY COMPROMISES of the

CONVENTIONEach group has two sides to an

problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a compromise.

Write down your ideas!

Page 2: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

#1 Question: Representation

Jersey Plan

Small StatesOne HouseEqual

Representation

Virginia Plan

Large StatesTwo House

(Bicameral)Representation based on

Population

VS

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#2 Question: Slavery & Power

Southern States

Slaves count as population

Slaves don’t count in determining taxation

Northern States

Don’t Count slaves in population

Count slaves in taxation

VS

Page 4: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

#3 Question: Trade and Commerce

Southern States

State control over all trade

No ban on slavery

No duty on farm exports

Northern States

Federal control over all trade

Federal gov’t

has power to collect duties and tariffs

VS

Page 5: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

#4 Question: How to elect a PresidentStates Rights

State reps choose Pres.

Short term

Strong Central

Elected directly from the people

Long term

VS

Page 6: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Question #5Ratification of Constitution

FederalistFederalist

PapersArgued no need

for Bill of RightsStrong Central

Gov’t with limits

VS.Anti-FederalistoMost have Bill of RightsoWeak Federal Gov’t to protect states rightsoArgue against ratification

Page 7: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Solution #1: Great Compromise

Connecticut Plan

•Bicameral Legislature

•Upper House/Senate

2 rep per state

• Lower House/House of Rep. based on Population

• $ bills start in House

Page 8: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Solution #2: The 3/5th Compromise

3/5 of the slaves will be counted in the states

representation

3/5 of the slaves will be counted for taxation

purposes.

Page 9: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Solution #3 : Commerce Compromise

Federal Gov’t controls trade between states-INTERSTATE

State Gov’t controls trade within state- INTRASTATE

NO ban on slave trade for 20 years.

Page 10: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Solution #4: Presidential Compromise

Electoral College is created# of House of Rep. per state

+ the two senators give the electoral votes.

4 year term not limits

Page 11: Constitutional Convention KEY COMPROMISES of the CONVENTION Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a

Federalist promise to add a Bill of Rights

Ratification succeeded, new government formed 1789

James Madison drafts 10 amendments to the Constitution

U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS

Solution #5 : RATIFICATION DEBATE

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Solution #1: Great CompromiseOur solution is:

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Solution #2: The 3/5th CompromiseOur solution is:

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Solution #3 : Commerce CompromiseOur solution is:

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Solution #4: Presidential Compromise

Our solution is:

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Solution #5: RATIFICATION of the Constitution

Our solution is: