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What were the major conflicts that divided the Founders at the Constitutional Convention?
Know and understand the
contours of the compromises that resolved these conflicts.
Key terms and concepts:
The Virginia Plan * The New Jersey Plan * The Connecticut Compromise * Three-Fifths
Compromise - answer✔Representation, Slavery, and Voter Qualifications
What was the most controversial issue at the Constitutional
Convention? How was this issue resolved? - answer✔Representation was the most
controversial issue.
* The Virginia Plan proposed a two-house legislature, with the lower house directly elected
based on state population. Legislature with broad power, laws including veto power over
passed by the state legislatures. President and cabinet chosen by the legislature. National
judiciary elected by legislature. "Council of Revision" with power to veto laws of the legislature.
* The New Jersey Plan proposed a one-house senate, with equal state representation,
regardless of population. Legislature with the same power as under the Articles, plus the power
to levy some taxes and to regulate commerce. Separate multiperson executive, elected by the
legislature, removable by petition from a majority of state governors. National appointed by the
executive. National Supremacy Clause similar to that found in Article VI of the 1787
Constitution.
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