Lesson 8, sections 4 - 6
How many branches of government were proposed under the Virginia and New Jersey Plan? What was the responsibility for each branch?
3 branches Legesslative branch Exutive branch Judicial branch
What plans did New Jersey plan for?
A vote was taken after all of the debates, and the final vote was 7-3 in favor of the Virginia Plan. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia voted for the Virginia Plan; whereas New York, New Jersey and Delaware voted for the New Jersey Plan.
Why was it important that there was a rule of secrecy at the convention?
Delegates wanted to feel free to speak their minds without causing opposition from the public
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What compromises emerged from the Constitutional Convention?
Fifty-five delegates from 12 states attended the Constitutional Convention. The best prepared of the delegates was James Madison of Virginia. After a lengthy debate, the delegates made a bold move. They agreed to throw out the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution. Drafted by James Madison and proposed by Edmund Randolph, the Virginia Plan called for a strong national government with three branches, or parts. The debate over representation in Congress continued into July, with tempers rising day by day.
Why was James Madison of Virginia called the "Father of the Constitution"?
Had great influence in the development and writing of the consitution.
How was George Washington important to the convention?
Led the convention and made sure the rules were enforced
Which states did the Virginia Plan favor? Why?
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia voted for the Virginia Plan, while New York, New Jersey, and Delaware voted for the New Jersey Plan, an alternate that was also on the table.
Under the Great Compromise, who did the House of Representatives favor-people or states?
People
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, PA independence hall
What did all of the delegates believe was the basic purpose of the government?
Protect the rights of life, liberty and the persuit of happiness.
What type of government did the delegates agree would protect these rights?
Republic- country governed by representatives.
Why was the Constitutional Convention important?
Revised the articles of confederation
Under the Great Compromise, who did the Senate favor-people or states?
States
What were two different views on how powerful the national government should be?
Stronger state governments: Against strong national government because it would threate individual liberties and properties
How was the legislature to be organized proposed under the Virginia Plan?
The plan was drafted by James Madison while he waited for a quorum to assemble at the Constitutional Convention of 1787
What was the concern from various individuals such as Sam Adams, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry
They feared that a strong national government would endanger the rights of states.
What did the Great Compromise decide?
Two separate houses would be established - one by population, as wanted for big states in the Virginia Plan, and one where all states get equal representation, as wanted by the little states in the New Jersey Plan. Senate each state would have two senators to be elected by their state legislatures
