1. Constitution #4
The Plans

2. AofC Review List 2 strengths of the AofC:
List 2 weaknesses of the AofC:

3. Something’s wrong! AofC must be revised!
Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
12/13 states send representatives
Decide to throw out AofC & start over!

4. Framers Framers (architects) of the Constitution
G. Washington elected president
James Madison “Father of the Const”

5. The Ideas Virginia Plan (large state) 3 Branches of Gov
Legislative: law making body, known as Congress
Bicameral –
# of representatives in each house would be based on state’s population

6. Executive Branch: enforces / executes / carries out laws
President
Judicial Branch: national court system that interprets laws
Supreme Court

7. New Jersey Plan (small state)
3 Branches
Legislative Branch:
Unicameral
Each state would receive equal number of representatives
Executive Branch:
More than one president

8. Judicial Branch: national court system

9. 4 Corners Title each section on both sides: Articles of Confederation
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Constitution
On front – draw a picture to represent each

10. 4 Corners
On back – Describe the type of gov that this created OR wanted. Be sure to include (if applicable)
Who has power – what branches?
define roles of each branch
how many representatives sent to Congress
Was Congress unicameral or bicameral?

11. Attach to 4 Corners
How did the Great Compromise satisfy both large and small states?