population and wealth
One house chosen by state legislators
by Congress
3 branches of government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial) that keep each branch in check
1 President chosen by electors that are chosen by the people
Chosen by Executives
Representation would be equally shared amongst all the states and NOT based on population
equal number per state
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
Federalist
Executive committee chosen by Congress
Justices appointed by the Presidnt but confirmed by Senate
Anti-Federalist
2 Houses - Lower House=population Upper House= chosen by Lower House
one person chosen by Congress
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
Roger Sherman, Oliver Ellsworth
Va has the most reps and most well known politicians
Rhode Island
2 Houses- Senate (Upper House) = state legislators House of Reps. (Lower House) voted by population
Federalist
2 Houses (bicameral) House of Reps = population Senate= 2 per state
Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Geroge Mason, George Clinton
Without a new government structure this young country would break up
Name 2 authors of the CT Compromise
Why did some opponents of the Constitution decide to vote in favor of ratification?
What is the number of representatives based on?
How is the Executive branch chosen?
How is the Legislative branch chosen?
A strong cental government is needed for foreign relations
What is the number of representatives based on?
A Separation of Powers is not needed
Name 2 popular Anit-Fedralists of the time
Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?
How is the Judicial branch chosen?
How is the Judicial branch chosen?
Why did the NJ plan want one house of Congress?
How are the Separation of Powers and the System of Checks and Balances related?
What is the number of representatives based on?
How is the Executive branch chosen?
The National government is not too powerful
How is the Legislative branch chosen?
We must have a 'Bill of Rights'
How is the Executive branch chosen?
Why did the Virginia plan want Congress to choose the President?
The central government mirrors that of a Monarchy
Name two authors of the now famous 'Federalist Papers'
How is the Legislative branch chosen?
How is the Judicial branch chosen?