The 6 Compromises of the Constitution

The Great Compromise

A state's representation in the House of Representatives would be based on population; Two senators for each state; all bills would originate in the house; direct taxes on states were to be assessed according to population

Bill of rights

Although the Anti-Federalists failed to block the ratification of the Constitution, they did ensure that the Bill of Rights would be created to protect individuals from government interference and possible tyranny. Drafted by a group led by Madison, consisted of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guaranteed the civil rights of American citizens.

The Slave Trade Compromise

Eased the worries of the southern states, which feared that northern states would interfere with the slave trade and would forge other trade agreements detrimental to their agricultural economy. The delegates agreed not to ban the slave trade until 1808 and stipulated that no export taxes would be levied. This compromise appealed to northern states also, since it gave the federal government complete power over trade with other nations.

The Commerce Compromise

The northern states that thought congress should be able to regulate trade with other countries. The southern states feared that Congress would use this power to tax exports and that Congress might interfere with slave trading. The compromise was that Congress could regulate trade between the states and foreign countries but Congress could not interfere with slave trade.

The Electoral College

each state gets one electoral vote for each senator and representative. 23rd amendment grants electors to district of colombia

The 3/5 Compromise

problem: How to count slaves? (mostly in the South); for every 5 slaves, 3 people were counted for the census; North wanted to tax slaves but not represent them & the South didn't want them to be taxed but wanted them to be represented