Constitutional Convention
By Robert S. - Miller D
Constitutional Convention Brief Summary
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention
The U.S. Constitution
Checks and Balances
- The Legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. These two houses are combined to create the U.S. Congress. This particular branch can make laws, override presidential vetoes, impeach the president, declare war, coin money, and regulate commerce.
- The Executive branch is made of the president, vice president, and the Cabinet. The president is elected by the electoral college and works with the vice president. The cabinet is made up of the heads of the 15 major departments. The executive branch can, sign bills into law or veto, appoint Supreme Court justices, meet with foreign leaders and negotiate treaties, and send troops overseas.
- The Judicial branch is made of the supreme, which overrules any other court, and their nine justices. Some of their duties are, deciding if laws agree with the Constitution, interpreting how laws should be applied.
The Great Compromise
- New Jersey Plan
William Paterson of New Jersey came up with the New Jersey plan. This would give each state one representative/vote, it gave more power to the states instead of the nation and favored smaller states.
- Virginia Plan
James Madison of Virginia came up with the Virginia Plan. He wanted a bicameral legislature, both houses were based on population. This would give much more power to larger states while also supporting the people
- Connecticut Plan - Result
Bicameral legislature that consisted of two houses. Upper house, senate, gives states equal representation which makes small states happy. The Lower house gives states proportional representation, giving satisfaction to larger states.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Electoral College
- First, candidates announce plans to run for office.
- Then, candidates campaign against other candidates to win primary election.
- After the campaign the election is held, democrats vote for their party and republicans vote for their party.
- Fourth, political parties have their own convention.
- Next, candidates campaign again against all candidates.
- Then the general election is held, people vote.
- After that the electoral college cast its vote, which can override the peoples vote.
- Finally the President is sworn into office on January 20.
Ratification of the Constitution
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