Draw the Great Compromise Diagram here:
New Jersey Plan
unicameral legislature one executive branch selected by Congress equal representation
The Great Compromise
3 branch government Bicameral legislature 1. House of Representatives (proportional representation) 2. Senate – equal representation
Virginia Plan
bicameral legislature 3 branches of government Representation based on population
V. Ratification
1. Why did some representatives try to censure the Constitutional Convention? They were upset because they felt the Convention was going beyond their instructions to revise the Articles of Confederation 2. According to Article VII of the Constitution, how many states had to ratify the Constitution in order for it to become law? Nine (9) out of thirteen (13) states had to ratify the Constitution 3. What was the name of the group that supported ratification of the Constitution? Federalists What was the name of the group that opposed the Constitution? Anti-Federalists 4. What was the biggest criticism against the Constitution? Anti-Federalists felt the document gave the national government and the President too much power 5. Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution? Delaware What number was Georgia? Fourth (4th)
6. What was added to the Constitution as a way to convince Anti-Federalists to ratify the document? Bill of Rights (1st 10 amendments) 7. On what date was the Constitution officially ratified? June 21, 1788 (New Hampshire) December 7, 1787 (Delaware) May 1790 (Rhode Island)
8. Who was chosen to be our first president and vice-president?
George Washington – President John Adams – Vice President