Constitutional Solution Problem Constitutional Solution Strong legislature, no executive branch Created the office of the President One vote per state The Great Compromise Cannot regulate trade between the states The federal government can regulate trade Each state had its own money A national currency was established National government could not levy taxes. Had difficulty paying the military Government could levy taxes All 13 states had to approve a law to pass it 2/3 of the House and Senate, then ¾ of states for a constitutional amendment

Georgia Constitution of 1777 Unicameral legislature Legislative branch had the most power Legislature could appoint the judicial (courts) and executive (governor) branch.

Georgia Constitution of 1789 Bicameral legislature Legislative branch had more power in deciding how to raise money (revenue) and how to spend it (expenditures)

Both Constitutions…. Included three governmental branches Included separation of powers doctrine Included basic rights such as freedom of the press, religion, and trial by jury

For the quiz on Wednesday…. ~Know the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how the U.S. Constitution addressed those weaknesses. ~Understand Georgia’s involvement in the Constitutional Convention of 1789 ~Know the differences between the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Constitution of 1789.