The Plan for Government
A Guide to the Constitution
By: Lauren Huffman
When: Summer of 1787
Where: Philadelphia, PA
Why was a new Government needed?
There were disagreements on representation, slavery, who has power and how it was divided.
Issue of Representation
They were confused about how to fairly represent states no matter what size. Resolution= House of Rep and Senate
Issue of Slavery
Should slaves count as population. Resolution= Slaves count 3/5 of a person.
Issue of States and Federal Power
Debating over who would have what powers. Resolution= Dividing government into 3 parts; Executive, Judicial, Legislative
How the Constitution can be changed
Resolution= Amendments could be added
2/3 of House Rep and Senate
2/3 of States agree at Convention