Constitutional Convention

Philadelphia. May 25, 1787

55 Delegates from all states except Rhode Island

• Service in the American Revolution.
• 39 served in Continental Congresses or Confederatation Congress.
• 8 served in thier state constituional conventions.

George Washington

Journal

The Notes and has been labeled the Father of the Constition

The great Agreement

Large states. Edmund Randolph. 3 branches chosen by congress. bicameral. based on population. Lower house to be elected by the people. upper house to be chosen by the house.

• Small States.
• William Paterson.
• 3 branches chosen by congress.
• unicameral.
• based on equality. one vote per state. selected by the state legisatures.

• Compromise.
• Roger Sherman.
• 3 branches. all be separate.
• Bicameral.
• Lowe House based on population and elected by the people.
• upper house has 2 from each state members to be selected by the state legislatures.

slaves to be counted for taxation but not represtentation

slaves to be counted for representation but not taxation

regulatio nof trade to rprotect industries

no interference into trade since they feared disruption of slave trade

the national government to regulate forieign commerce, interstae commerce , and trade with indian tribes.

could not tax exports.

to be chosen by the people.

Mob Rule

chosen by congress (prblem of seperation of powers)

or.

chosen by state legislatures (problem of regionalism)

• concepts...
• sanctity of private property.
• the needd of government.
• nature of man

Commentaries on the Laws of england

analysis of various lawas and powers of government