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The Central Compromise of the Constitutional Convention: Representation for States

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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was pivotal for the United States, leading to the drafting of the Constitution. A central compromise addressed the issue of representation between large and small states. Delegates from smaller states championed equal representation in the legislature to protect their interests against the majority. This conflict ultimately led to the creation of a bicameral legislature, balancing power between populous and less populous states. The ratification process further solidified support, highlighting the Federalist perspective and leading to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.

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The Central Compromise of the Constitutional Convention: Representation for States

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  1. APUS Question The central compromise of the Constitutional Convention involved the issue of? • Balance of powers within the federal government • Relationship of state and federal powers. • Abandonment of the articles of confederation • Representation of large and small states • The powers of the presidency

  2. APUS Question The central compromise of the Constitutional Convention involved the issue of? • Balance of powers within the federal government • Relationship of state and federal powers. • Abandonment of the articles of confederation • REPRESENTATION OF LARGE AND SMALL STATES • The powers of the presidency

  3. REGENT PREPARATION At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of • establishing a strong national executive • levying taxes on exports • popular election of Senators • equal representation for the states in the national legislature

  4. REGENT PREPARATION At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of • Establishing a strong national executive • levying taxes on exports • popular election of Senators • EQUAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE STATES IN THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE

  5. How was the Constitution of America ratified?

  6. Madison FEDERALISTS ANTI-FEDERALISTs Franklin Hancock S. Adams Henry Washington Hamilton Clinton

  7. I. RATIFICATION • Delegates brought Constitution to their home states for RATIFICATION (APPROVAL) • States held ratification conventions • elected officials represented the people • NY ratifying convention - Poughkeepsie

  8. I. RATIFICATION • Smaller states quickly ratified Constitution • NY & VA - two largest & most important statesdebated for months

  9. II. FEDERALISTS PAPERS • FEDERALISTS- Constitutional supporters • Debated in the public forum of the press • Published PRO-RATIFICATION ESSAYS FEDERALIST PAPERS • Federalist Papers signed "Publius" • Alexander Hamilton, James Madison & John Jay • TODAY- some of the greatest commentary on the meaning & intent of the Constitution's chief authors

  10. III. BILL OF RIGHTS • ANTI-FEDERALISTS- Opposed ratification • All of the states eventually accepted the new government • VA & MA wanted BILL OF RIGHTS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION • TODAY - Stand as the Anti-Federalists greatest contribution to the Constitution

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