Constitution
Why? A constititional convention was needed to balance the power between Congress and states. All 55 of the delegates that were in attendance were of brilliant and imaginative minds, they were quite talented and most were experienced in politics. Important characteristics were delegates that were both logical and could debate. Upon coming to the convention, it was mutually and all agreed that they were optimistic about building the foundation of America which would consist of federal system with independent state governments and national government with limited powers. Upon beginning the Constitutional Convention, all delegates were sworn to secrecy, so that no one was tempted to play to the gallery or seek personal political advantage at the expense of the common good.
The delegates agreed that national government should be granted separate executive and judicial branches powers, as well as legislature. Strictly opposing to the Articles of Confederation, they agreed that nationaly government should have right to levy taxes, and to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, as well as to raise and maintain an army. Problems with the control of the national government were in dispute because the large states, such as Pennsylvania, wanted to represention in national government fo be based on population while small states like Rhode Island wanted representation based on equal representation per state. This led to the Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey plan. The Great Compromise was a middle ground, because the lower branch of new legislature, the House of Representatives, were to be assigned according to population and filled by popular vote.
The 3/5 Compromise was made so that 3/5 of all persons would be accounted for both purposes of population based and equal representation based. This was an issue for many of the Southern states because they wanted representation based on population, but they also wanted accountability for the slaves which were a large part of the population.
The Constitution gave president power, a strong executive, but not too strong. Executive, or president, had the power to execute the laws, appoint federal judges, and be commander in chief of armed forces, and they could also veto laws. Checks and Balances comes into play, because though executive had the power to execute laws, or veto laws, this could be overriden by the other branches of government.
The delegates agreed that national government should be granted separate executive and judicial branches powers, as well as legislature. Strictly opposing to the Articles of Confederation, they agreed that nationaly government should have right to levy taxes, and to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, as well as to raise and maintain an army. Problems with the control of the national government were in dispute because the large states, such as Pennsylvania, wanted to represention in national government fo be based on population while small states like Rhode Island wanted representation based on equal representation per state. This led to the Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey plan. The Great Compromise was a middle ground, because the lower branch of new legislature, the House of Representatives, were to be assigned according to population and filled by popular vote.
The 3/5 Compromise was made so that 3/5 of all persons would be accounted for both purposes of population based and equal representation based. This was an issue for many of the Southern states because they wanted representation based on population, but they also wanted accountability for the slaves which were a large part of the population.
The Constitution gave president power, a strong executive, but not too strong. Executive, or president, had the power to execute the laws, appoint federal judges, and be commander in chief of armed forces, and they could also veto laws. Checks and Balances comes into play, because though executive had the power to execute laws, or veto laws, this could be overriden by the other branches of government.
Anti-Feds: Mostly small farmers, debtors, person who were in support of free choice over power, they resented those who sought and held power.
Feds: Mostly substantial individuals, members of the professions, well-to-do, and active in commercial affairs.
Bill of Rights was a bargain between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and it was also one of the first things Congress passed.
Feds: Mostly substantial individuals, members of the professions, well-to-do, and active in commercial affairs.
Bill of Rights was a bargain between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and it was also one of the first things Congress passed.