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The Constitution. Articles of Confederation Confederation – loose association of independent states The Articles of Confederation – Established the first.

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1 The Constitution

2 Articles of Confederation Confederation – loose association of independent states The Articles of Confederation – Established the first government of the United States – November 15, 1977 – Fear of Central Power – National Government lack any real Power – Four Reasons for Failure No power to tax No head of State No regulation of interstate or foreign commerce Each state how power to veto amendments

3 Constitution Convention Shays’s Rebellion – Demonstrated need for Stronger Government Edmond Randolph of Virginia – Virginia Plan Three Branches of Government – Legislative – Executive – Judicial Two House Legislature – Representation based on taxes paid Called for strong national government Favored the large and wealthy states

4 Continued New Jersey Plan – William Paterson of New Jersey – Legislature based on equal representation – Favored by small and poor states – Forced a Compromise Great Compromise – Roger Sherman of Connecticut – House based on size – Senate is equal – Legislation approved by both chambers

5 Continued 3/5 th Compromise – Slavery a big part of American Economy – The question of representation of slaves Should they count towards population? – Slave States = yes – Free States = no – Slaves will count as 3/5 th of a person – Gave southern states greater representation

6 Ratification Need nine state to ratify become law – Nation Split over Constitution Federalist – supported – favored national government Antifederalist – did not support – favored state gov Federalist Papers – Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison = Publius – 85 newspaper articles supporting ratification Federalist No 10 – avoid factions, pluralism, or “tyranny of the majority” (mob rule) Federalist No 51 – control tyranny through “separation of powers” and “checks and balances” Anti-Federalist Papers – Brutus – Not as influential

7 Bill of Rights States would not ratify without Bill of Rights – List basic civil liberties and civil rights – Purpose of Revolution War Federalist No 84 – BofR would be “Dangerous” – Not possible to list prohibited powers George Washington – Amendment process Bill of Rights – First 10 amendments to the constitution Constitution Adopted – First State Delaware – December 7, 1787 – 9 th New Hampshire – June 21, 1788 Became Active – 13 th Rhode Island – May 29, 1790


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